When the conjurer says "pick a card," you're not just picking a card. You're picking a false direction.
It's not just about the cards. It's about the smoke and mirrors you create around the cards.
Make them believe the card is going somewhere it's not. Make them think you're doing one thing when you're really doing another. The art of misdirection is a delicate dance of false fronts and false finishes.
Practice your misdirection in the mirror, and you'll be a master of the reverse sleight of hand in no time.
Disclaimer: Not actually a real guide. Don't try this at home.