I just got Crunk, the 1-on-1 from Daniel Madison. This is the first I've bought from him. I've always shied away from him, because it seemed like his emphasis was on flourishing. (Dangerous addresses that myth of mine quite nicely, so douse your flames for now.) But that effect combines magic and flourishing in a nice little package. It will fit great in a routine of sandwich effects that I have.
But it got me thinking about a lot of other flourishing videos that I see on T11, The Cuso, Decknique and other sites. They have blisteringly wonderful flourishes, developed by creative artists. But to me, it seems like something is missing: The audience.
It seems like to be at the forefront of cardistry today, you also have to be a videographer or director. You have to practice Final Cut as much as Sybils. True, flourishing is all about the cards. You have practiced hard; you don't want to waste video time on an audience member's gaping stare.
But surely audiences wouldn't simply stare at your art, would they? I'm betting they would cheer, applaud or maybe say "Damn..." softly, appreciatively. I wish I could see some of those audience reactions to your art. Are we the only ones who would appreciate the Werm or a double fan?
Don't get me wrong. I've enjoyed many of your videos, been impressed by quite a few and inspired by a handful. I don't think any of y'all are doing anything wrong. I'm just wondering if the lack of an audience is an artistic choice that benefits the art of cardistry.
p.s. to J. Bayme: How's this for an SNC idea: Best cardistry performance in front of an audience?
But it got me thinking about a lot of other flourishing videos that I see on T11, The Cuso, Decknique and other sites. They have blisteringly wonderful flourishes, developed by creative artists. But to me, it seems like something is missing: The audience.
It seems like to be at the forefront of cardistry today, you also have to be a videographer or director. You have to practice Final Cut as much as Sybils. True, flourishing is all about the cards. You have practiced hard; you don't want to waste video time on an audience member's gaping stare.
But surely audiences wouldn't simply stare at your art, would they? I'm betting they would cheer, applaud or maybe say "Damn..." softly, appreciatively. I wish I could see some of those audience reactions to your art. Are we the only ones who would appreciate the Werm or a double fan?
Don't get me wrong. I've enjoyed many of your videos, been impressed by quite a few and inspired by a handful. I don't think any of y'all are doing anything wrong. I'm just wondering if the lack of an audience is an artistic choice that benefits the art of cardistry.
p.s. to J. Bayme: How's this for an SNC idea: Best cardistry performance in front of an audience?
