Just take a mirror and practise the angles. I'd also advice you to learn the 'turn over pass", it covers the herman pass. The turn over pass can be hidden, without mastering it. Goodluck!
Practise your cuts with roughly half a deck, and when you get the movements down switch to the full deck. Really works.
You could also use rubber bands, but I'd recommend just using half a deck.
1. Monarchs
2. Artisans
3. Medallions
4. Circle Backs
5. Archangels
1. Because the box looks awesome and the card handles really well.
2. Because it has an amazing back-design. Also the box looks really nice.
3. Same as 2.
4. Because they are not too expensive but still handle...