Flourish: The Fan

The card fan is a move used in many card flourishes and card tricks alike, simply because it looks fabulous when done correctly, and the fact that it is extremely easy to do. However, the fan doesn't work with many cards such as plastic cards, which do not have an air cushion because it doesn't allow the cards to slide smoothly.

Technique
Like I said, there is a very simple technique to this move. You have to place your thumb on the bottom center of the top of the deck, and then place your index and middle finger on the underside of the deck, parallel to the short side of the deck. Now, with the index finger or thumb of your other hand, run along the side of the deck from left to right (or right to left if you are left handed) until all the cards are in a nice fan. It takes a bit of practice placing your fingers in the right place, but this is definitely one of the easiest flourishes that can be performed. I know these instructions are somewhat difficult to follow, but there are various youtube tutorials that will work.