The Hindu Shuffle

I don't know why this is called the Hindu shuffle. It is probably because it originates from India. I have seen lots of Asian people shuffle cards using this technique. There is a similar shuffle called the Arab Shuffle, but I prefer this handling.

The shuffle is very simple and quite easy to perform. Once you have the hang of this shuffle I'm sure you'll use it all the time.

The Handling:
Hold the deck by the end with the thumb and middle finger. The index finger can rest lightly on top for more support.	Here is an image from below.	The right hand comes underneath the deck. The thumb, middle and ring finger touch the side of the deck. The index finger stays out in front.
The right hand lightly takes packets of cards from the top of the deck.	The removed cards fall onto the palm of the right hand. The index finger stops the cards from flying forward.	The right hand goes beneath the deck once more and removes another packet.
This action is repeated several times until there are only a few cards left. These are placed ontop of the deck, which is then squared.	An image from behind to show you the correct technique.

Some more points:

* The key to this shuffle is to form a trap with the fingers so that the cards fall neatly into the palm. The index finger is especially important as it will stop the cards from flying everywhere.

* The index finger of the other hand can go where you like. I usually keep it well out of the way.

* It is upto you about how many packets you glide off the top. I usually drag about ten packets then repeat the shuffle again.

Go to the next card shuffle:

The Weave Shuffle
The Riffle Shuffle (in the hands)
The Table Riffle Shuffle
The Strip Shuffle