World XCM Championship 09-10 Rd 9 Live Performance Black Ninja vs Bigdaddykane. This final vid is for the XCM (Xtreme Card Manipultion) title and to be crowned champion of the world for 2009-10.
This performance took place at The Set Theatre Langtons, Kilkenny Ireland. The set is the newest venue in town and indeed one of the best and holds other events such as dance, music, disco and theatre performances.

Special Thanks: Alan Slattery – Camerman, Geoff Warner Clayton, Music Producer, Davy Holland – DJ and Introducer, Evan – Lighting Operator, Liam Dowling, Devious Theatre Company, The very appreciative audience, Barry Ennis, Eddie Langton, and indeed all at langtons for helping to make this happen

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The FunWithAces guys Ryoma and Nebelfuchs have put up three auctions with a bunch of “xtreme” products for the enthusiasts.

“With their private product forums being down ever since the old yuku board hack, getting the xtreme bundle at a better price has no inconvenient at all.”

Right now the price is really low but don’t expect these products to end up going for thousands like in other auctions…

Anyway, here are the goodies that these guys listed…

Xtreme Card Manipulation Products at eBay

Jerry Cestkowski’s Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes + Companion DVDs

“The Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes is the first of its kind. This current, comprehensive treatment of fancy card manipulation will teach you everything from the Charlier Pass to juggling cards. With 2,800 photographs and a wealth of informative accompanying instructions, this massive book will keep you busy for years. The only reason you will put this 545-page text down is because it weighs 5 pounds. Hardback, 8-1/2 x 11, lies flat for easy learning.”

SUPERHANDZ XTREME BUNDLE DVD SET + EXTRAS

Includes the following: Xtreme Beginnerz Vol. 1 two DVD Set, The Cobra Collection DVD & Cradle to Grave DVD
+ De’ring DVD + Superhandz Music CD

LIMITED EDITION SUPERHANDZ SPADE PORPER CLIP

“These are simply the finest card clips ever made! We worked with Joe Porper on this project, and the outcome is AMAZING! Each one of these magnificent card clips are engraved with our Superhandz Spade logo and are also signed by Joe Porper himself! These clips have a special design to keep your cards flat and ready to go at a moments notice. All other clips on the market just can’t hold a candle to these awesome and durable black clips.

If you ever thought about getting a card clip, this is the one you have been waiting for!

Only 100 of these awesome card clips were made and were ONLY available from our store!”

If you are looking for something less “retro” you might wanna check Kate’s post where she offers her “Secret Books of De’vo” as a donative to the Up and Coming initiative.

I’m going to bid on the porper clip, I’m sure I can find a way to bleach off that logo…

Just kidding ;)

-Alejandro Portela

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Ekaterina Dobrokhotova (BabycatXD) was recently banned from Handlorz for doing this demo video with the arcane deck.

She was clearly one of the strongest participants in the XCM World Tournament this year.

Who do we blame? Those cool looking Arcanes or guys that think every day of the year is Halloween?

Anyway, I dont’t feel sorrow at all, I’m happy that she’s now going on her own and makes good use of her critical mind.

Now it’s time for you to speak out your mind.

-Alejandro Portela

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Andrei Jikh and Justin Robert Young discuss some points on cardistry originality, how to stand out and find your own persona in the card flourishing world.

Andrei talks about his early days in the “Hardcore” side of Xtreme Card Manipulation, how he started imitating the man behind De’vo Vom Schattenreich and how he started to move away into the path that would lead him to being a “rising star”.

Pretty interesting video podcast where you can see some familiar faces, check it out.

Oh, by the way, did I mention that the Arcane Playing Cards have been officialy released?

I’m sure I did ;)

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It’s time for another .thecuso interview. This time I bring you another Xtreme Card Manipulator, Mr. Mark Law aka XCMeijin.

Grab some popcorn and enjoy this awesome interview.

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His name is Viet H Nguyen and you might already know him from the past Handlordz’ World XCM Tournament 08.

An example of someone that understands our art can become a profession.

Feel free to ask more questions in the comments section below.

Ladies and gentlemen, here is M’.

-Alejandro
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In the spirit of “flourishing videos”, but in the style of Handlordz XCM.

Inspired by a popping/locking dance performance to create this video.

I forgot to mention ARMOND in the credits! ARMOND, you sexy beast, it’s only because of you that I have my book with me! Hi Five! HL4LIFE!

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The recently released “Secret Books of De’vo volume 1“, containing four of his underground concepts, has been spotted for sale on eBay.

That auction sounds like a great opportunity for those who missed their chance to get one of the 100 copies first, be it because they haven’t been online for the past few months or just because they “didn’t qualify” to order it.

Maybe an even better opportunity for the seller? Answer in 9 days.

On that topic, someone you probably have seen write a lot on my blog’s comments is preparing a review to be published soon here at .thecuso, stay tuned.

Do you think selling this on a public place like eBay where anyone can buy it is a good idea? Even knowing it was at first released to a selected few?

Good luck bidding!

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Max has proven to be our favourite XCMer from Handlordz with his incredible card manipulation skills.

I’m not a big fan of juggling but Max’s videos always make me try to give it a go, only to discover how stupid I look when I’m bent down trying to pick up my cards. This kind of flourishes are probably the hardest to do and the ones that usually leave a stronger impression on laymen.

How about you?

Do you care more about doing hard-impossible stuff or beautiful-artistic moves?

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This chinese guy does some crazy stuff with those armspreads, fans and springs. Not the kind of cardistry we see around here lately but very flashy and inspiring nevertheless.

At least him understands that black backgrounds are boring!

Not too much editing and a nice location to shoot your flourishes is enough to keep us entertained.

Is this the kind of cardistry that you like? Share your thoughts!

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