Springing a deck of cards isn't seen as often in card flourishes as the well-known 2 Handed Cut, however is sometimes done as a finisher to add a bit of aesthetic value to the performance (not that is has enough already). In case you didn't get my sarcasm, I'm simply saying this move is absolutely pointless. It doesn't do anything except look epic. Regardless, it is a very simple move that is a great crowd pleaser, and a definite must-to-learn for amateur card flourishers.
Technique
Like I said, it is very simple to do, and there are multiple holds that can be used. I will explain the most simple one. One has to hold the deck horizontally, with the thumb on one short side, and the middle finger on the other short side. Naturally, your index finger will fall on the center of the deck, which can be used to stabilize the deck. Advanced flourishers might even press against one side of the deck with their index finger to change the direction of the cards when they are springing. Now, once you have your fingers positioned, you have to press on the deck, kind of like an attempt to bring the 2 fingers together. Eventually, you will press to the point where your thumb and middle finger no longer are touching the cards on the bottom, and in succession, they will quickly fly out from underneath. Performing this fluently takes some practice, because sometimes the cards can fly in spontaneous locations.
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