INSTANT GLIMPSE

Here's a fine move to use if you want to glimpse the top card imperceptibly as the deck is revolved/turned into your other hand.

Simply get a break or separation beneath the top card at the rear with your right thumb tip as your right hand holds the deck from above. The separation is about a 1/4 of an inch / 6.4 mm.

Start to turn your right hand as your left hand approaches to take the deck. Glance down and, as you can see in the photograph, the index corner of the top card can be glimpsed - easily. As soon as the glimpse is facilitated, allow the top card to quickly coalesce with the deck.
Try it once, and you'll know just the angle that makes it easiest for you to see into that separation. You're also in perfect position to glimpse the top and bottom card at the same time during the turning action.

Without missing a beat, continue turning your left hand until it brings the deck in face down horizontal position. The right hand now simply regrips the deck from above and the action is completed.

By Doug Edwards