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Dan Buck & Allan Hagen – Dusk/Dawn

Chotu — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:03:42 +0000

A little background:
This was shot a couple of days before Magic-Con 2011, and the cards being used is the very first deck of MC2-cards to be opened and used. I wanted to shoot something just for fun, and so we ended up going to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Griffith Observatory, two stunning locations in Los Angeles. Despite not being planned and just for fun, I’d still like to think it turned into quite a decent video.

Enjoy!
- Allan Hagen

Spring Jam 2010 – Cardistry in White

Chotu — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:49:59 +0000

In the spring of 2003 we released a video called Spring Jam. To our humble surprise, it took the magic industry by storm. It started a trend and shaped a new generation of magicians. Card flourishes have since evolved into a visual art of their own with appearances in commercials, television and films from all over the world. A burgeoning community of artists are constantly pushing the limits of what can be done with a deck of cards and a few of the best in the world have been captured for the rebirth of Spring Jam, Cardistry in White.

SJ2010 was produced in collaboration with Allan Hagan, Chris Hestnes, Erik Jansson and Jordan Lapping and filmed on the set of Papercuts in Trondheim, Norway.

Source: http://www.dananddave.com/cardistry

Dominik Mastrianni – Longitude Cut

Chotu — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:27:24 +0000

The Longitude takes the standard Z-Grip to a whole new level and opens the doors to many new concepts in Cardistry. Watch as Dominik maneuvers packets of cards around each other, reminiscent of Jacob’s Ladder — an ancient folk toy which results in a visual illusion of one block flipping over after another.

Learn one of our new favorite flourishes On Demand at http://store.dananddave.com/the-longitude-dominik-mastrianni.html

Alejandro Portela – Joz Trailer

Chotu — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:33:03 +0000

http://store.dananddave.com/joz-alejandro-portela.html

Alejandro Portela, better known as .thecuso, is a name almost synonymous with cardistry. For several years now he’s been running a video blog, highlighting some of the best flourish videos online. See for yourself at thecuso.info.

During our recent visit to Spain, where we met with Alejandro, we witnessed first hand his passion and dedication to the art. We left with a refreshed outlook on what is possible with a deck of cards.

His style is elegant, yet modern and JOZ is just a tease.

Available On Demand at
-Dan and Dave Buck

Chris Hestnes and Allan Hagen – Papercuts DVD teaser

Chotu — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:04:04 +0000

PAPERCUTS is a DVD showcasing and teaching Chris Hestnes’ repertoire of card flourishes, created and perfected over the past five years.

The DVD is shot by avid amateur film maker and freelance cinematographer Allan Hagen on professional camera/lighting equipment in spectacular locations in Trondheim, Norway.

Produced by Dan and Dave Buck with help and creative consulting from Jordan Lapping and Erik Jansson, Papercuts is a result of years of collaboration, starting with Allan and Chris working together, making short videos in and around their hometown, showcasing Chris’ flourishes and Allan’s cinematography.

More about how the DVD came to be can be read here:

http://www.dananddave.com/articles/ou…

Music by Sigur Rós.
- Allan

Dan and Dave – Paris Lecture 2010

Chotu — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:06:57 +0000

Dan and Dave, Dimitri Arleri, Aristote Simonini, Anthony Chanut, Bebel and other great french magicians and card flourishers at the Buck Twins European Lecture held in Paris.

Thanks to the magic brainwasher for this awesome video!

Dan and Dave Netherlands Lecture

TheCuso — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:05:01 +0000

Dan, Dave and Spencer did a European lecture tour. On the 28th and 29th of June, Dan and Dave did a Lecture and a Workshop in the Netherlands. I’ve shot some footage and this is what I’ve put together.

I also shot a lot of photographs, you can see them here:

www.lorenzovangalen.posterous.com/dandave-lectureworkshop

Enjoy the video!

Lorenzo.

Dan and Dave, Miquel and Alejandro – Barcelona

TheCuso — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:56:52 +0000

Not too many flourishes, not an awesome editing, not color corrected. Just some guys and his playing cards. And an unforgettable days.

-Miquel Roman

In the video appear:
Dan Buck
Dave Buck
Alejandro Portela
Miquel Roman
Specer Peterson

Filmed in the beautiful city of Barcelona in Spain. June 2010.

Thank’s to:

http://www.dananddave.com

http://www.thecuso.info

http://www.miquelroman.com

If you enjoy the music don’t forget to subscribe to my music-man and friend nitocs. Check his awesome channel on http://www.youtube.com/nittocs :D

Preqel Contest Winners

TheCuso — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:40:15 +0000

Preqel® a new card flourish + contest by dananddave
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4hR_16TWCw

Never did we expect such a tremendous turnout of submissions, let alone great ones, when posting this contest to YouTube last month. We thank each and every one of you who participated; your continued support and love of this art form will not go unseen. Keep practicing and always try to push your limits.

152 Submissions, 3 winners… Drum roll please

WINNER Contest #1: Preqel® by nicobva
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UofW7jlh5U
Comments: This video is clean, simple, and to the point. It shows Preqel® in its original form and then offers several unique variations.

WINNER Contest #2: Preqel® + Pandora by niKolanikola13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip-SMsN1_y8
Comments: We tell everyone to use our flourishes as building blocks for their own creations. This was the only video in this category that went above and beyond the simple guidelines of showing Preqel® + Pandora so naturally it wins. And of course that insane Royal Flush production at the end had nothing to do with it taking first place.

GRAND PRIZE Contest #3: Helix by nastydodger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_PCSx1Ozgo
Comments: I really enjoyed this video along with the descriptive meaning behind it, “2 pairs of hands combined, 2 styles intertwined. Like the “helix” in our blood, the engine for our minds.” These two guys took a simple concept, found a great location, matched it up with original flourishes and edited it to great sounding music. Congrats!

HONORABLE MENTIONS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM6hOrskuvw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuzwmLzpIVc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo-TGFtjWt4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG_We6fBwR8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn1DVRpb4qg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGgfeLc5O4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA98Ut2kJMY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcn83M3omNM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJeqdGq6GWE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIx6bqk8p6o

You can view all 152 submissions at: http://www.youtube.com/video_respons…?v=o4hR_16TWCw

This contest was just a small way for us to say thank you. Every now and then some motivation is needed to push the boundaries. Hopefully we succeeded.

Judged by Dan Buck, Dave Buck, and Alejandro Portela (.thecuso)

Until next time,
DAN & DAVE

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NOTE: The best videos will be posted here as promised. Stay tuned!

Dan and Dave – 2010 London Workshop

Chotu — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:09:36 +0000

Some snippets of the Buck twins from their London workshop with some bloopers at the end !!

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