Magic Tricks

I don't know if you can really "learn" the classic force in a video as short as this one. If you consider this to be a mere introduction to the classic force intended for a beginner, then I would say this is a good start. It lays out exactly what the classic force is, and explains the basic mechanics of it.

What it doesn't explain is, why you'd want to use it. The obvious short-coming is that it doesn't work 100% of the time. In fact, as you're learning it, it'll hardly work at all. And it's one of the few techniques that you really can't practice by yourself. Even using a partner is problematic, because all you'll end up learning is the timing specific to THAT person. This requires real world practice, and you're going to need plenty of contingency plans to cover all the times you miss.

My own personal bias is that there are other forces that are deceptive enough that are 100% effective. Some will argue that this is the most deceptive, but look at it this way: the spectator who recognizes a riffle force or a slip cut force, is the same spectator who will recognize your attempt at a classic force and purposely screw you up by taking a card he knows you're not trying to force. So who are we trying to fool with a classic force? My belief is that this is strictly an ego move. Card guys love the difficulty and they love "putting one over" on the spectator. If that's your thing, great. But don't think that it makes your effects any better.