Illustrations by Jason Lee

(1) Stack three chips in a pile and hold them in place with your ring finger, middle finger, and thumb; apply pressure on all three chips to start.

(2) Release pressure on the middle finger so that it is not touching the chips.

(3) Place your index finger on the first chip and glide it up, until you can flip it over the other two chips. Secure the first chip in place with your index and middle fingers.

(4) The original middle chip will become the first chip. Repeat.

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