David Blaine Set A New World Record On The Oprah Show

David Blaine set the new world record for holding his breathe for 17 minutes and 4 seconds underwater. The previous record was 16 minutes, 32 seconds.

The feat was broadcast live during “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and the studio audience cheered as divers pulled the 35-year-old magician from a water-filled sphere.

Blaine looked relaxed afterward and said the record was "a lifelong dream."

Adam's Reaction To The Results Of CCC2008

Steve and I entered this competition with one purpose. We didn't enter the competition to try to gain fame, to better theory11, or prove anything. We entered to win. We realized that if we could put part of ourselves into the video - show everyone our personalities, that we would be different. Rather than pretending to be mysterious and underground we took you with us on our day in the city. Along the way several strange things happened, such as a cab driver telling me that the card I produced in his window was his, the random man walking up to me asking about how I threw cards so far, and more that couldn't be shown.

We had a good time sharing each other's company and hope that those watching can appreciate this. It is a true rarity in this world to find a fellow flourisher who lives in such close proximity. Add to this, a true camaraderie and the number suddenly drops to single digits. We understood this – it greatly improved our odds. If we could perform moves that utilize the two of us, we would enter into unchartered territories. Surely a panel of judges would appreciate two person moves in a collaboration competition, right? Well...one would think so.

Don't take this the wrong way; the F501 video was truly an eye-popping work of cinematography. I have the upmost respect for you guys and wish you all luck in the future, although you really don't need it. What troubles me about the results is the grading system. It seems fair. You look for videos that contain quality, originality, creativity, and a certain something. Naturally the last quality is somewhat gray; there's no way to concretely explain what makes something “pop.” However, for the other three, there most certainly are. Theory11, you want to be the best forum, store, media center? Learn from those who have had contests before you. Handlordz, the originators of the so called “Battle”, created a system that declared a winner without any doubt. Like a teacher grading a paper, a rubric was designed that graded each portion of the video. This ensured the fairest results.

What happened was, you told us that our video had the best material. Dave Buck said himself that had this been a shorter video, we would have won – hands down. This puts a slightly bitter taste in my mouth. Let me verify for a second that this is in fact a collaboration contest. Were we not meant to create a video that utilized two or more people? What Steve and I did was perform moves that none of the other contestants thought of performing. We collaborated not only during the video, but in the very moves; performing cut sequences in time, transferring packets mid cut, and pulling cards from each others springs. Is this not what you were looking for? These moves had more originality than other groups – they had never been seen, they were devised in a Pinkberry. They were more creative. We saw the collaboration as a challenge and tried to create moves that would best show the teamwork. Quality you said was top-notch. So what then was the issue?

It seems this gray area has reared its ugly head. The intangible “wow factor” seems to have made the ultimate difference. So it was the style? I'm sorry that Steve and I stayed true to who we are. We aren't mysterious. We're two unassuming guys who can do some pretty neat stuff with cards. For us to make a video where we aren't running around doing ridiculous things and generally having a good time would be ridiculous. It would be like the Bucks donning cloaks because it's the cool thing to do at the time. I think that what many of us may have lost sight of, is the simple fact that what we are doing is playing with cards.

I'm not asking for a recount, an explanation, or an apology, because I don't expect any. I just want people to see that flourishing doesn't have to be so serious. Feel free to perform the way you want. With time, people will appreciate what you're doing. Who knows, YOU may even get to be 3rd place in a contest somewhere!


Adam




In my opinion i think he really should have won. What do you guys think? leave a comment to discuss.

Corners Spin Tutorial

Update: CCC2008 - 48 Dumplings

Here is the Video of 48 Dumplings Uploaded on to Youtube:

Cardistry Collaboration Contest Results Posted

THIRD PLACE :: 48dumplings by Adam & Steve

SECOND PLACE :: Battle - Bowen vs. Jaspas

FIRST PLACE :: F501

Click Here To See What The Dave Buck, Daniel Madison, and Richard Z thought about each of the videos.

David Blaine on Oprah Show Wednesday April 30, 2008

Can David break the world record?? Leave a comment and we can chat about it. :]

I think he can but we'll find out in two more days.


Here are two links to two video blogs of David uploaded by Dan White:
In these two videos he talks about his training for trying to break the world record in holding his breathe the longest at the Oprah Show Wednesday. The record is
Video Blog I:

http://media.theory11.com/1168-David-Blaine-Video-Blog-I

Video Blog II:

http://media.theory11.com/1169-David-Blaine-Video-Blog-II

Celebracadabra

Celebracadabra is a new magic show on vh1 where a magician teaches celebrities how to do magic tricks. Watch new episodes of it every Sunday. This is a contest and one person is kicked off everytime. This show is sponsored by Ellusionist. Also every Sunday they give you a free magic trick and they guarantee that by the end of this little course you will be able to walk into a room and amaze people. go to www.icanlearnmagic.com to learn some magic; the first video is out. Also submit your email to receive the new video every Sunday by email. Enjoy! and Good Luck!

click here to watch some clips from Celebracadabra.

XVIII - Daniel Madison 2004 Trailer

The was a trailer made for www.DanielMadison.co.uk way back in 2004

More onTheory11's Cardistry Collaboration Contest 2008

To read more about the Cardistry Collaboration Contest click here

The results will be coming tomorrow!!

Click Here to see more of the submissions.

CCC2008 - ShoeMan and Nebelfuchs

Click Here to see more of the submissions.

CCC2008 - 48 Dumplings

This is a nice video done by Adam and Steve, but it hasn't been uploaded to youtube yet so here is the link to this amazing video. This one is my favorite.

http://media.theory11.com/1153-48-Dumplings

Which video is your favorie? Leave a comment and we can chat.

Click Here to see more of the submissions.

CCC2008 - STRONGARM ROBB3RY

"me, vince, and tical" -xxGOBxxBLUTHxx

Click Here to see more of the submissions.

CCC2008 - Venus- female card collaboration

"CCC 2008 -theory11-

credits:
De'vo, Dan and Dave Buck, Jerry, Kevin Ho, Ling, Kate, Suzki, Sebastian... I am forgeting someone..." -BaByCatXD

Click Here to see more of the submissions.

CCC2008 - F 501

"A Cardistry rendez-vous
A video made for the CCC (Cardistry Collaboration Contest) on www.theory11.com" -MaTandMaX

Click Here to see more of the submissions.

CCC2008 - Jaspas VS Bowen

"2008's biggest international competition, the Cardistry Collaboration Contest's entry by my team is also a battle video. Hope you guys like it. The results of the battle aren't out yet but I'll update you guys!" -Jaspas

Click Here to see more of the submissions.

Cardistry Collaboration Contest Delay

As i have read from Alejandro's blog there has been a delay in the uploading of the videos, so all of them will be uploaded to the media section today.

Theory11's Cardisty Collaboration Contest Deadline - Today

Today is the deadline for the Cardistry Collaboration Contest on Theory11, so you better hurry up and submit your video to the theory11 media section.

To find out more about the contest click here to see my older post.

Virtuoso - That Night

This is old footage of the virtuosos filmed in 2004.

Play Tricks or Pranks on your friends with iPhones

Does Your Friend Have an iPhone?
Well if they do watch this video to learn how you can trick them or play pranks on them. If they dont, watch it anyways. This is taught by Andrew Mayne.

New Dan and Dave Joe Porper Card Clip

Classic Clip
Engineered by Joe Porper for Dan and Dave

"The original conception for the Card Clip came from Larry Jennings who "jokingly" brought up the idea to Joe Porper. Later Joe would go on to discover a piece of scrap material that just so happened to fit a deck of cards perfectly, à la, the birth of the Card Clip.

Pursuant to form and function, Dave and I set out to create a streamlined card clip that would be both useful and sleek. Our basis was the original clip inspired by Jennings. And with the help of Joe Porper, a master craftsman and engineer, we were able to create the most refined solution yet.

The Classic Clip, exclusively at dananddave.com, is made out of the same anodized aluminum as the original, providing a light weight and durrable structure. The beveled edge has been reduced to a simple bend that hugs a deck perfectly, reducing the size and weight of the Original Card Clip. Joe Porper's trademark signature has been placed on the inner spine of the clip, keeping the look and feel minimalist. " -DanandDave.com

David Blaine's SplitSpades Drawing

Amongst the first 100 Classic Clips shipped is a clip holding a deck of David Blaine's brand new SplitSpades. The cards were used by Dan and Dave in the commercial and have been signed on the box.





They are available in Black or Silver and cost $39.95 plus shipping.

David Blaine :: Split Spade Lions - Unveiled

"A limited advanced supply - now available weeks before the worldwide launch. See the new full preview and details...

Now released into the wild : the Split Spade Lions - with new design by Mark Stutzman, David Blaine, and Dan White. The deck features a level of intricacy never before seen in playing card design, and David himself experimented with the feel and finish until he was 101% satisfied.

The Split Spades design is iconic - there is an elegance and a level of intricacy among each element of the core design. The Ace of Spades design (and the box design) are all new, featured two-way images and hidden text. These features and other revolutionary design components unite to form a deck that is like no other.

>>> Watch the Preview
>>> See Full Details"

-Theory11

What is Dave Buck's Watch In The Vault?

In this video from the vault, Dave is wearing a Bell & Ross Vintage 123. This watch goes for around 1,500 dollars. What do you think of the watch...Leave a comment.

"Old Footage of Jordan Lapping"

"Something that was once uploaded by my friend Craig. Made originally for The Cuso to deomonstrate a few flourishes from the Trilogy by Dan and Dave Buck" -Jordan Lapping

David-Blaine---Split-Spade-Lions

David Blaine is coming out with his new deck of cards.

Click Here to watch the first glimpse of the Split Spade Lions Deck with Dan and Dave Buck. See full details and the final unveiling tomorrow night (Friday) at 11:00pm EDT.

Blockhead

A nice flourishing video by Brendan Conner

Esplanade battle - Jaspas, Ling ,Ben You

"Just one of our many random battles we have when we meet up :P" Leon(PopoRanger)

Wynn Playing Cards - Only Today

GET THEM BEFORE YOU CAN'T GET THEM ANYMORE!!!!!!!!

Definition. Test

Justing Kellly Showing his nice skills.

720 reverse tornado

A nice video by Brendan Conner doing the tornado cut reversing the spin and doing a 720 degree spin.

Shoot Madonna

David Blanch messes up while trying to do Madonna. It is pretty funny how he made this video.


"Damn how I just love when stuff like this happends...

Thanks to Dan and Dave Buck
Music is from Super Mario Bros. 2


PS: You can find a HQ version of this video here
http://www.vimeo.com/872234
Plus you can download it!" -David Blanch

Cool Cut by Jaspas

Wynn Playing Cards - One Last Chance

"Each week for the past few months, a limited supply of 250 exclusive Wynn Decks has been released. Each week they have sold out in mere minutes-- some weeks in 90 seconds flat. Our supply has been limited since the start, and this fact leads us to today.

This is the final week. This is your last chance. This coming Friday, a 12 hour final release window will begin at 11:00am EST. This will be the last public sale of the Wynn's at theory11. Any remaining decks will be held in private reserves or utilized in authorized theory11 contests.

>>> See The Video Now" - Theory11

TheCuso's Podcast

This is some nice podcast by TheCuso and Adam, two very well known people in the magic and flourishing world. It sums up all the new things out in the magic and flourishing community, so you dont have to do teh web surfing yourslef; They do it for you.



"http://www.thecuso.info/2008/04/thecuso-podcast-episode-1.html
If you want you can subscribe to the podcast using itunes: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thecuso

I'll be uploading the podcast here with one week delay. If you want to watch the episodes i'd suggest to subscribe or just go to the blog.

Please tell us what do you think and what ideas do you have for it.

Alejandro and Adam"

Cool Magic Trick y David Copperfield that you can do right on this Screen

I was looking around youtube and this nice trick by David Copperfield came up, that I have seen before, you guys probably have too, but I just wanted to post this just in case you guys haven't seen it before.



This video was uploaded bye jamestrout. You can learn other magic tricks on his website, just click here.

Theory11's April Cerca Trova Posted

"Greetings! This months topic is one that several members have expressed interest in discussing / debating. Where does XCM fit within the art of magic? Does it have a place within the context of a magic performance? Is XCM nothing more than juggling with cards? I think that these are all great questions and I think this debate will be a very interesting one.

So... what do I think? I personally see Cardistry as an art in and of itself. It can certainly be used to enhance a magic routine but I have personally seen Cardistry or XCM stand on it's own - with no magic at all. But does XCM belong in a magic routine? This is a very old debate - many will argue that showing that kind of skill with a deck of playing cards will tip the audience off that what you are doing is not magic - I can certainly appreciate this line of reasoning. It is my personal opinion that the answer to this questions depends upon what you want your audience to think of your magic. If you truly want your audience to believe that you may indeed have some form of magical power, then XCM could certainly work against that image. If, however, you want your audience to believe that you are a skilled sleight of hand artist who creates the illusion of magic then, it is my experience, that XCM or Cardistry can be a fantastic addition to an act or routine.

One other thing to keep in mind is that from your average layman's perspective fanning the cards to have a "card selected" is just as "flourishy" as performing a Sybil. Laymen do not make the same distinctions between the two arts that we do - sure the distinctions exist, but that line is very blurred in the eyes of a layman.

Those are my thoughts - what are yours?" -Wayne Houchin

To Find out more about this post click here"



In my opinion i believe that incorporating XCM into your magic routine would automatically make the spectator believe that when you do your magic tricks you use extraordinary sleight of hand which cant be seen, which would make the spectator not be as amused and amazed as when you don't show them XCM. If you show them all the flashy and amazing handling of your cards they'll just think that you don't have real magical powers as to when you don't show them those flourishy moves, they might think that you have real magical powers.

Tell me what you think...Leave a comment.

Pootnia

"I realized that the original Pootnia was no where to be found on youtube.

So for those who haven't seen the first, here it is.

Stephen Anongthep: http://youtube.com/user/baconsizzler

PART 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Se2sfm41Xg" -Antidagger (Pierre Tran)

Theory11's Cardistry Collaboration Contest 2008

"Details have just been posted in the theory11 cardistry forum about the latest official theory11 competition-- the Cardistry Collaboration Contest 2008. More info and details can be seen on the CCC2008 page and the parallel forum thread here."

-jonathan bayme


Here is my summary of what you have to do:
You have to form a group of two or three members, then film, edit, and produce a short cardistry video showing off your skills. If you can come up with your own royalty-free (non-copyrighted) audio track to use you can make one and use it instead of the ones that Dana Hocking has provided for you.
Track One (Total Runtime 1:12)
Track Two (Total Runtime 2:07)
After you have made your video submit it into the media section of theory11. The deadline is April 25th, 2008 at 11:00pm EST.

The Prize:
Each person in the top 3 teams will receive an engraved, brushed steel plaque bolted onto an industrial 12" x 15" steel frame, engineered by Jamie Schoolcraft, displaying the contest title, 1st / 2nd / 3rd place, and theory11 logo.