In response to some requests on the Magic Cafe I have posted a video of my handling of The Grail. Those that are directed to this post from the Magic Cafe will know the password to access the video. This probably doesn’t apply to the rest of you.
One quick note. I didn’t think to perform a fully hidden performance view. When I’m demonstrating “the move”, in each case I’m offering a fully or partially exposed view so you can see the action of the handling. Â IMPORTANT: In performance, your hands will be turned slightly more clockwise so that the cards cannot be seen while they are in the box. You won’t uncase the deck with the cards facing the specatator as I did both in the demo and explanation. Makes a big difference in terms of deceptiveness.
I’m sticking with the original move. I tried your version, Steven, but it’s hard for me to consistently get the right number of cards with your move. I had my difficulties with the Peter Nardis version when I first tried it, but I can nail it every time now with a little modification. Namely, I squeeze the deck tightly with my left thumb and middle finger when I execute the move. That insures that one card moves at a time. Just my $0.02.
Spike
My best success with the original move was doing it the way you describe. My problem was there was too much of a delay in getting the cards out of the box if I had to count 2 or 3 cards. I never could get it quite smooth enough. Glad you were able to find a handling that fits you. It’s really a great trick.
“The Grail Odds” iPhone App is for use with “The Grail” by Mike Rose. You must own “The Grail” card trick in order to benefit from this App. The instructions for “The Grail” card trick will not be explained as to not give away the secret to anyone not owning “The Grail”.

What this App does is eliminate you from having to do any calculations, removing any memory work and allowing you to concentrate on your presentation.
“I The love the Grail ACAAN but I hate doing math in my head with the new Grail app there is no more math so I can just work on the presentation, Â with Carls app anyone can do this awesome ACAAN Effect with ease.” – Erick Olson
“Really nice Carl.Â
The Grail has never been easier to perform. What a great idea!!” Â
Peter Nardi (AIMC)
(Associate Of The Inner Magic Circle)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-grail-odds/id507453567?mt=8
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