The ultimate deck is a oneofakind, luxury deck of playing cards showcasing stunning works of art on every card. Their style and originality has received acclaim from such megastars as. Cardistrycon is an interactive conference centered around the art of cardistry, where cardists from all over the world can gather and explore the limitless expressive potential of an ordinary deck of playing cards. Featuring handpainted works of art, awardwinning design and luxury packaging. What started as an obsession with wonder became a collection of magical objects and now, the most elegant curiosity shop in the world.
Our businesses include art of magic, art of play, art of play fulfillment. Over the years we published many videos for learning card tricks, and these lessons, along with others weve produced, may be viewed on art of magic. From these interviews, wilson has crafted a love letter to the art of magic that goes beyond the cliches to discuss why magic really matters. People who engage in cardistry are colloquially known as cardists. After watching one of david blaines popular street magic specials, the twins switched to doing. The official 2019 cardistrycon playing cards designed by dan and dave. For years the buck twins traveled the world teaching magicians how to hone their skills, and now theyre pleased to instruct you. Ambassadors art of magic playing cards rare deck by art of. Their creative approach has spawned a new generation of fast paced, visual, inyourface magic as well as an entirely new. With more than thirty card effects, six coin pieces, and several essays on the practical theory of magic, the illusioneer will inspire you to push harder with your magic.
We hired magic dave to come along to our big event to teach the children some circus skills through. Unlike card magic, cardistry is meant to be visually impressive and appear very hard to execute the term cardistry is a portmanteau of card and artistry. Dan buck and dave buck, 26, are twin brothers who share an insane ability to. On my way to magic live, i stopped in at the art of play warehouse and headquarters in san diego. Dan and dave the famed twins who redefined the meaning behind playing with cards. Dan and dave buck, along with dkng playing cards, present blue wheel playing cardstheir playful and refreshing interpretation of this classic design. At the end of the video i added an extra goodie that i play around with without thinking.
Dan and dave have been at the forefront of their craft since they were only fourteen years old. A gorgeous, affordable alternative to bicycle rider back playing cards. Art of play captures magic in action in its whimsical brand film. Whether you call it magic, sleight of hand or juggling, one thing is for sure witness them with a deck of cards and you will have a whole new outlook on what is possible. How to start learning cardistry as beginner work life magic. Enjoy the art of illusion and sleight of hand with these playing card deckseach provides a portal into a unique world. Tricks contains 12 extremely visual magic tricks that can be done anywhere at anytime completely. And our success took us around the world lecturing for various magic clubs, producing content for other magicians and cardists, and even consulting for film and television. They have helped mold a new genre of card magic, a style visually rich and direct. Cardistry is a skill and art form involving the use of card flourishes and motion to captivate and amaze. The kings of the cards are dan and dave buck, twin brothers dealing out some of the best moves in the game.
From science, art, and theater to mathematics, applied psychology and public speaking. Dan buck teaches jack carpenters an impulsive premonition, including the highly visual transformation, the impulse change, that swept the underground card world after its publication in the experts portfolio no. For years the buck twins traveled the world teaching amateur magicians and now theyre here to instruct you. Daniel and david buck are american sleight of hand practitioners known for their contributions. We promote cardistry in an encouraging environment suitable for anyone passionate about the art. Known as one of the forerunners in card flourishing, the esteemed duo stood before me ready to share their experience, magic and thoughts with us. A collection of the absolute finest playing cards in the world. Cardistry is the performance art of card flourishing. Andi gladwin on behalf of vanishing inc are pleased to announce the purchase of art of magic and all its content from dan and dave buck. Art of magic has been a leading force in advanced sleightofhand since its inception, and it was acquired by vanishing inc in 2018. Dan and dave industries is the parent company of businesses founded by dan and dave buck, with a focus on playing cards, magic, cardistry, puzzles, and games. Imagine the ability to enter a room, and with just a deck of cards in your pocket, instantly become the life of the party, or the talk of your school.
Magic dave, is an award winning magician with over 25 years of professional experience. Whether you love batman from the comics, star wars from the movies, or just great fantasy action adventure art, youll find a veritable wealth of fabulous images and lots of fun at this web site. We are pleased to announce that the superb backcatalogue at art of magic is now fullyintegrated into the vanishing inc. Dan and dave buck have received international recognition in the arts of magic and cardistry for their unique style and transformation of the craft into visual art.
Dan and dave also performed the super moves card tricks on lazytown extra. Learn and buy magic tricks by dan and dave buck from vanishing inc. Magic empowers you with a superhuman ability to do the impossible literally and the impact is life. Art of play offers everything from the latest funded cards on kickstarter, to new releases from brands like dan and dave, theory11, the blue crown, and ellusionist, as well as many classics from the united states playing card company. These twin decks in red and blue, named red wheel and blue wheel respectively, also came inside a beautiful laser engraved wooden case as part of the attractive dkng gaming set, and were intended as a fresh interpretation of the classic bicycle rider back, with a. Purveyors of sleight of hand, magic, playing cards and gentleman goods.
Rare limited edition playing cards awarded only to special yearly subscribers. In 20 they founded art of play as a subsidiary of their lifestyle brand dan and dave industries, inc. Featuring 54 unique works of art, each with an elaborate back design. How to start learning cardistry as beginner tagged basic beginner cardistry cards flourish handling howto tutorials by amancio cardistry, the performing art with cards, is. Printed by the united states playing card company on dan and dave s proprietary thin stock, and packaged in a luxurious tuck box with no detail overlooked. Inspired by oldschool analog graphics featuring a retro monogram design. From free beginner tutorials to expert cardistry instruction, our video guides will teach you the best moves in no time. Learn the most powerful performing art why you should learn magic.
Dan sperry is currently touring the world with his strange magic tour to crowd, critic and fan acclaim. Blue wheel playing cards are manufactured by the us playing card company on. While it may come as a surprise to the magicians who have followed our work and the magic we have produced for art of magic, it is time for us. Best las vegas magician shock illusionist dan sperry. Mecka is a signature card flourish of ours and is one of ten original cardistry concepts featured on the trilogy. The trilogy is a full length three dvd set containing over 6 hours of card tricks, flourishes, and everything else acclaimed sleightofhand and flourish artists dan buck and dave buck have dreamt up with a deck of playing cards throughout their years of creating and performing volume 1. A man of talent, wit, and charm, magic dave delights audiences everywhere. Sure they could talk about marlo, ricky smith, lee asher and aaron fisher, but those would just be a bunch of names to anyone outside of magic. When not touring with his strange magic tour dan still headlines colleges, concert venues, theaters and night clubs along with providing incredible customized performances for high end celebrity clients such as the rock band janes addiction.