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In the first published explanation of the side slip, immediately after the peek was made a break was secured by the tip of the left first finger and the left arm dropped rapidly to the side. As the left hand was raised again, the right hand covered the pack and the left first finger pushed out the required card swiftly into the right hand which placed it on the top of the pack. There are two drawbacks to this method, the dropping of the arm to the side to hide the break held by the forefinger and the swift extraction of the card in the upward motion of the two hands which inevitably produces a telltale click as the card leaves the pack.

This procedure, which has been abandoned by experts, is still, unfortunately, used widely. A trial of the two preceding methods will prove instantly their great superiority. The application of the delaying principle is a still further improvement on the original sleight.

1. Proceed as in the foregoing descriptions until the desired card is pushed partly out of the pack and is gripped by the right little finger and the right side of the palm.

2. At once grip the pack between the right thumb, which lies along the inner end, and the second, third and fourth fingers at the outer end, the first finger doubled on top, Fig. 1. The same grip is seen from below in Fig. 2.

3. Square the sides of the pack with the left thumb and fingers below and remove that hand.

4. A few moments later, with some appropriate remark, take the pack with the left hand, drawing it away horizontally to avoid any sound as it leaves the card behind. Let the right hand drop to the side naturally, bending the fingers in a little and securing the card in the orthodox palm.