Ebook - Artifice, Ruse, and Subterfuge in the Hands by Dan & Dave Buck (Digital Download)

Unlock the Secrets of Card Artistry

Step into the extraordinary world of advanced card manipulation with 'Artifice, Ruse, and Subterfuge in the Hands,' an unparalleled digital ebook by the legendary Dan & Dave Buck. This comprehensive guide is a treasure trove for anyone serious about mastering card magic, cardistry, and the finesses of expert card handling. Whether you're a seasoned magician, an aspiring cardist, or a student of gambling sleights, this ebook offers a profound exploration into the art, taking you far beyond basic techniques.

Original Routines & Finessed Sleights

Discover a remarkable collection of original routines meticulously crafted and refined by Dan & Dave. Explore innovative approaches to classics like 'Card to Mouth' and 'Card Across,' alongside unique creations such as 'Carney Fooled Hugard' and 'Another Sandwich.' Beyond routines, delve into groundbreaking sleights, many of which are completely original or finessed to perfection. Master the 'Exchange Second Deal,' 'DMB Spread Control,' 'Ambitious Lateral,' and the elegant 'One Handed Lateral Palm,' adding a sophisticated edge to your repertoire.

Dazzling Flourishes & Cuts

Dan & Dave are renowned for their revolutionary flourishes, and this ebook delivers a spectacular array. Begin with 'painless to execute' flourishes like the 'One Card Flourish' and 'Boomerang Deck.' Then, challenge yourself with a chapter dedicated to 'some of the most difficult flourishes ever created,' inspired by masters like Joey Burton and Brian Tudor. Learn breathtaking moves such as 'Kryptonite,' 'Zero Gravity,' 'Kick Flip,' and the iconic 'Revolution Cut,' pushing the boundaries of your cardistry skills.

Astonishing Ace Productions

Inspired by Ashford Kneitel's incredible work, this ebook unveils Dan & Dave's innovative ace productions. These visually stunning reveals, including 'Shuffled Aces,' 'Molecular Aces,' and 'The Las Vegas Strip,' are designed to be fast, appealing, and surprisingly accessible after minimal setup. Impress your audience with effects that defy logic and leave a lasting impression.

The Philosophy of Flourishes

Beyond the techniques, 'Artifice, Ruse, and Subterfuge in the Hands' offers a unique epilogue where Dan & Dave share their profound thoughts on the psychology of flourishes and their proper application within magic. Gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate these artistic displays seamlessly into your performances, enhancing both their impact and meaning. This ebook isn't just a collection of moves; it's a complete education in the art of card manipulation.

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Comments: "Explaining the realm of further finesses, on the art of card manipulation and flourishes with cards, that both the magician and gambler can conjure with some thoughts and variations on card handling."

Contents (from book ToC, numbers are not page numbers):

Introduction (Ricky Smith)
Forward

I. Here are some of the original routines that we have both developed within our knowledge of the art. Most of the moves in the routines however, not all ours, were put within the routines and finessed by both of us.
1 Carney Fooled Hugard
2 Card to Mouth
3 Card Across
4 Another Sandwich
5 “Is this your card?”

II. The sleights that follow are either completely original or finessed to fit our style. We hope you ascertain them to your knowledge and even apply them to your magic repertoire.
1 The Exchange Second Deal
2 The DMB Spread Control
3 Ambitious Lateral
4 Center Switch
5 One Handed Lateral Palm
6 Finding the Aces
7 Helicopter Doubles:
8 First Method
9 Second Method
10 Bounce up Double
11 Amend

III. We are known for our flourishes and especially our cuts explained later on in this book. The flourishes here are all original and quite painless to execute.
1 One Card Flourish
2 Fan Flourish
3 Two-card Production
4 The Bottom Shot
5 Boomerang Deck

IV. After seeing Ashford Kneitel’s incredible ace productions, we were
inspired to create our own. Most of the productions require a setup, but are easy to get into. They happen very fast and are quite appealing to the eye
1 Shuffled Aces
2 A.K. Nightmare
3 Second Method
4 Another Ace Production
5 Expeditiousness
6 Molecular Aces
7 Day Dreaming
8 Apparitions
9 Brooklyn Bridge Production
10 The Las Vegas Strip
11 - As an effect
12 Sudden Impact
13 Pandemonium at the card table

V. We have to warn you, what you are about to enter is a chapter devoted to some of the most difficult flourishes ever created. Joey Burton and Brian Tudor inspired to create these marvelous pieces of art.
1 Formality
2 Kryptonite
3 Air Bom
4 Zero Gravity
5 Kick Flip
6 Revolution Cut (Brian Tudor)
7 C02
8 Sonic
9 360° cut
10 Z Grip (Herb Zarrow)
11 Variation on Z Grip
12 Variation of Spin City
13 Three packet False Cut
14 Molecule
15 Leno Cut
16 Madonna
17 Hurricane
18 West Coast Chaos
19 Genesis

Epilogue. In this last chapter we explain our feelings of flourishes and the way they should be applied to magic. We also give our thoughts on the psychology of Flourishes as well as Ace Productions.