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<p>Whether you’re stuck indoors on a rainy day or looking to entertain friends at your next <a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/how-to-start-and-host-a-regular-poker-night/">poker night</a>, launching cards across the room with quick, pinpoint accuracy offers a simple yet satisfying diversion to those moments of boredom. With the right grip, proper wrist action, and a bit of practice to hone your technique, you’ll soon be sending cards sailing through the air with surprising speed and control . . . <a href="https://youtu.be/VZYKHTBrBHY?feature=shared&;t=24">and feeling a bit like Gambit to boot.</a> </p>
<p><em>Illustration by <a href="https://storytellersworkshop.com/">Ted Slampyak</a></em></p>
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How to Throw a Playing Card
