In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It doesn’t matter what order the suits or numbers are in. Stack the cards neatly in 1 pile, so that all of the black cards are at the top of the deck and all of the red cards are at the bottom.  You can also put the red half on top of the black half. Whichever way you choose, make sure you remember which color is on top. Set this up before your audience is there. Otherwise, they’ll know how the trick is done! When you hold the cards out, remember which side of the deck is your red cards and which is black. Tell your audience that they can choose any card in the deck. If you fan the cards to the right, then the black cards will be the right half of the deck if they were originally the cards you put on top. This is key to making the trick work. You want to know what color the audience’s card is so you can find it later.  For example, if the red cards are on the left half of your fanned-out deck, then you know your audience chose a red card if they pull from the left side. If you notice that your audience member is reaching for the middle, subtly shift your hand so they take 1 from the left or right instead. If they pick a card from the center, you might not be able to tell what color it is. Showing you the card defeats the purpose of the whole trick. You can even close your eyes or look away to ensure you don’t see it. If they accidentally do reveal the card, start the trick over. If your audience member chose a red card, pull the deck apart in the black section and ask them to place the card there. This ensures you’ll be able to locate the card in the deck.  Don’t put the card back in the deck yourself. Otherwise, your audience might accuse you of rigging the trick. Keep all of the cards face down the entire time. For example, if they picked a red card, their card should now be the only red card in the black half. If they selected a black card, it will be the black card among all the red cards.  If you don’t see an opposite-colored card in the deck, you’ve messed up the trick somewhere along the line. Ask your audience if you can try again. You can say something like, "Hmm it looks like you have your own magical powers, and the card has completely disappeared! Try picking another one, but only touch it with 2 fingers so your magic doesn't rub off on it again." Hold the cards so only you can see them while you look for the card. You don’t want the audience to see that you’ve split the deck by color. To finish the trick, hold up the audience’s chosen card or lay it down on the table so they can see it. Ask them to confirm that the trick worked, by saying something like, “Is this your card?”  You can even add a “ta-da!” for extra flourish. To repeat the trick, reorganize the cards so they’re separated by color again.
Summary: Sort a deck of cards by color and put the black half on top of the red half. Fan out the cards face down and ask your audience to pick a card. Observe which half of the deck your audience pulls a card from. Ask the audience to look at the card while keeping it hidden from you. Split the deck and have them set the card in the half that's the other color. Look at the cards to find theirs, which will be the 1 opposite-colored card. Reveal the card to your audience.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This isn’t necessary if you are acting out with your partner, although you may want to pick up tips from videos or books. If you truly want to become a dominatrix, having someone show you the ropes can be very helpful. Your mentor can teach you how to protect yourself, negotiate, and even teach you some behaviors. A lot of being dominatrix is about what you do, but what you say and how you say it can be just as important. Practice giving demands and speaking confidently. This may feel funny at first, but you will get use to it over time. Watch videos of other dominatrixes if you want to get an idea of how they speak. There's a big role-playing component with being a dominatrix. Come up with a routine so that you don’t get stuck in your role. Plan your routine and practice it so that it feels natural when it comes to time to perform your act.  You can watch videos of dominatrixes to get ideas. Ask your partner if they have specific desires. Incorporate these desires into your routine. Accessories are a large part of BDSM. A whip, blindfold, paddle, rope, and handcuffs are some commonly used dominatrix accessories. You can order these online or purchase them from a sex shop. Make sure that you and your partner are comfortable with the use of accessories. Some other accessories you can use are leash and collar and chastity belt. If you can’t buy accessories, you can turn some of your items into BDSM accessories. For example, you can use a belt, silk tie, or sleeping mask. Just be sure that it’s okay with your partner if the items belong to them. It requires some learning to use accessories correctly. For example, it takes practice with a whip to give the desired level of pain on the skin of your client without leaving wounds. Practice with your accessories and learn about them before fully using them. Don't use too much power. Getting carried away could lead to injury. Typically, the submissive will have a code that tells the dominatrix when they need to stop or hold back. Ask your partner or client to come up with a safe word to let you know when to stop. For example, the word could be “purple.” Over time, you can develop a language with them that allows the “act” to go smoothly. Boss your partner around and stay in control, but be responsive to what they ask for. Along with being responsive, know when to stop if your partner or client looks in pain or is unconscious. Some minor pain may be desired, but the partner should not be truly hurt.
Summary:
Ask a dominatrix to mentor you. Practice verbal communication. Have a plan for your time as a dominatrix. Purchase and learn to use accessories. Turn your items into accessories. Train to use the accessories. Decide on a safe word with your partner. Be attentive to your partner’s needs.