TheCuso: Magic, Flourishes and XCM Tutorials

Sunday Cards – Bicycle Vintage Safety Backs

TheCuso — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:28:19 PDT

These poker sized playing cards were available in the golden-age of USPCC’s history. Now available again, the beautiful design reminds us why the Bicycle brand of playing card is regarded as the standard for magicians all over the world. Own a piece of history now, and pick up a deck for yourself. They won’t last long, and after they’re gone, you’ll own what will become a collectable.

They are first quality factory sealed decks. These are now discontinued along with the other vintage design decks, there were 6 in the series: Safety, Fan, Thistle, Racer, Cupid and Tangent.

Here is my special deal for you guys, 12 decks of Bicycle Vintage Safety Backs for just $2 per deck.

Don’t forget to mention that you are subscribed to .thecuso during checkout.

-John “Aceking” Aragi

Kate – I Only Go Up

TheCuso — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:17:41 PDT

Hey guys :) On this independence day, I decided to show some of my latest footage…hope you enjoy…
My website is under construction and will be up very soon…I only go up, so I hope you enjoy future things I have to offer to my subscribers :) … Good things coming up ;)
love :)

CREDITS: Bao An Hoang, De’vo, Jerry Cestkowski , TheCuso, Andrei JIkh, Daren Yeow, Jay, Bone Ho & Ekaterina :)

Kate “BabyCatXD”

Max Vlassenko – Overlooked XCM Moves

TheCuso — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:44:05 PDT

Here are a few moves which are sometimes not used or overlooked!

-Max Vlassenko

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Daniel Madison – The Devils Pirouette Tutorial

TheCuso — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:31:40 PDT

“Every so often at the Devils Advocate we’ll be offering free tutorials on simple acts of magic, flourishing and cardistry. The Devil’s Pirouette is our debut tutorial.
In one minute, Daniel Madison teaches the simple handling for his all-in-one-hand pirouette”

Credits to Tarvi for the Tango pirouette and Shoeman.

You can download the free tutorial for The Devils Pirouette here.

If you need new playing cards here is a Free Shipping Coupon that you can use. Click here.

Sunday Cards – Bicycle Raider Deck

TheCuso — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:15:46 PDT

Hey guys I’ve been talking with our official dealer AceKing and we decided that we are going to present you a different deck of playing cards every weekend with a special offer for my subscribers.

Let’s start with the rather new Raider Deck …

The Bicycle Raider deck (click for more photos) is the accumulation of years of work by a multitude of magicians, graphic artists, and printing experts. Even before the deck is opened, the box alone alludes that the Raider deck is something special.

When the cellophane is taken off and the cards removed from the pack, the black backing, highest casino grade stock, and Bicycle’s own air-cushion finish allow you to immediately fan the cards as if they were an oiled machine. The red numbers, letters, hearts, and diamonds against the black background make every letter, number, and pip pop. The white clubs and spades create a contrast that can grab attention from across the room. Each deck includes jokers that have a full haunting portrait that can create a sly reveal.

# Most durable stock available.
# Black border and background.
# Black pressed twice to get darkest black possible.
# White and red pips and midnight royals (Classic royals on black background rather than just inverted.)
# Card revelation built into the jokers.
# Included double back card

Here is the good stuff…

Just mention “thecuso” in the note section of your paypal payment when you buy a brick of Raiders and I’ll throw in free a set of (red/blue) Bicycle Safety backs.

12 Bicycle Raider Decks of Playing Cards

3 Bicycle Raider Decks of Playing Cards

Allan Hagen – Blackpool Magic Convention 2009

TheCuso — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:18:04 PDT

All right guys! Finally, it’s here.

First, a little credits correction. The artist “Mogwai” is mistakenly credited where “Explosions in the Sky” should have been. Don’t get me wrong, they’re both fantastic bands – but somehwere during the editing process the actual track used must have been confused with something else…

It’s been one hell of a ride – and by that, I mean it’s been both hell editing this, but it’s also been great times!
I didn’t actually watch it in all of its entirety until I had completely finished it and prepared it for upload, so I was probably just as excited to watch it as you guys!

Well. With that being said, I apologise for the amount of time spent editing such a ’simple’ video as some of you may think – but any of you out there who have tried editing something from what you consider to be ‘insufficient and bad’ footage knows what I’m talking about. I do however think I made the very best of it, and I’m honestly really pleased with the outcome.

Well.. enjoy guys.
I’ll be starting to work on something really interesting really soon.. Until then, thanks for watching, and good-bye!

You can always reach me, somehow – for information on how to get in touch with me etc, check out my website,
allanhagen.com.

Allan Hagen
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Dan and Dave – Card Flourishes and Cheating in Time Warp

TheCuso — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:53:12 PDT

Dan and Dave Buck as featured on the Discovery channel’s Time Warp series.

“The Fine Art of Cheating” at playing cards. Dan and Dave Buck demonstrate several techniques card cheaters might use to hustle someone in a game of poker or blackjack.

The MacMillan Switch was created and first published by Dan MacMillan. It is expertly taught by Jason England on Theory11.com

The Botton Deal method used is from The Expert at The Card Table by SW Erdnase. It is also expertly taught by Jason England on Theory11.com.

However, if you’re interested in card cheating, we strongly suggest you pick up a copy of The Expert by Erdnase – available at your local book store or as a free ebook on Erdnase.com

Also showcased are card flourishes such as the waterfall and upside-down card spring.

The Diving Board Double, created by Lee Asher, is available to learn on LeeAsher.com

Vitasoy – stINK

TheCuso — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:14:27 PDT

“The Vitasoys are BACK. Again.”

“stINK”, is our latest card flourish teaser filmed in our recently acquired red screen studio.

It is a short montage card flourishes from various projects that we’ll be revealing in 2009.

Oh, and about this card flourish teaser…

“stINK” is a message of potential for our art.

It can be a silent fart, or a loud attention grabbing one. People might love or hate farts, but one thing for sure is that no one can ignore them.

To us, the “stInk” is in our cards, and that’s what we’ve been farting out our story with…
A story we’re farting out… just for you. (And hopefully “with you” real soon) ;)

The Vits are back… again… and this time, they’ve brought a lot more to share.

SPREAD THE LOVE.

All card flourishes performed are played at their actual speeds or slowed down.

No cards were harmed during the filming of this card flourish video.

This card flourish video is best enjoyed with headphones on. (Trust me, I’ve heard it before.) =D

Enjoy.

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Ling Nemesis – Iconoclast

TheCuso — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:03:45 PDT

Iconoclast

noun
1. a breaker or destroyer of images, a determined enemy of idol worship.
2. a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc., as being based on error or superstition.

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Cacophony woven by Peter Tagtgren “Pain” – Generation X
Imageries inspired by Cedric of Meza Virs, ChthoniC and Suede music videos.
Black shirt which seemed to be dipped in corrosive acid on generous loan from f(r)iend, Jaspas Deck.
Site of desecration accredited to Boderick.
Cameraman extraordinaire – Kenneth Aidan “Kafoosh”
And, a standing ovation to all who persistently and continually watched my incomprehensible visual opuses patiently.

Your orchestrator,
Ling
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Garry A – Mayday Tutorial

TheCuso — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:15 PDT

Long time since the last cardistry tutorial? Here is a dose of junk for you card addicts.

Say thanks to the mad Garry A!

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