Arrangements : setups used to achieve some of the finest effects in card magic.

Flourishes : These do have their place in magic and are a nice way to dress up some effects.

False Shuffles and Cuts: All the best shuffles and cuts, some from the gaming table where they originated.

Sleights and Controls: the necessary moves and ways of controlling selected cards.

Revelations: Impressive productions of selected cards, ace productions, etc.

Forces: The real technique of the working pro. Learn as many of these as you can.

Counts: False counts and subtleties used in a great deal of card work.

Palming: If it's not wires and mirrors, it's done by palming. Necessary skill in learning much of the "real work".

Gambling: Moves from the gaming table. Hops, switches, trick deals, mucks, etc. these are techniques for the performer ...we do not teach people to hustle.