This is my first review and I'm glad to be doing it on this awesome DVD set. So let’s get right into it.
Disc 1
Penspinning- Robert Heim
This section is very well taught. I've been into penspinning for about two weeks before this DVD came out but it still helped me correct some mistakes I had. The teaching is very clear and you really can't get confused. The moves are repeated many, many times so you don't have to pause and rewind. This section is divided into 4 parts: Basic Moves (Thumbaround, Finger Pass, Charge, and Sonic), Basic Combos, What's Next?, and Advanced Combos. The basic moves are taught with a lot of detail with voice-overs. The other 3 sections basically just shows you a combo and then slows it down so it might be harder to learn but hey, you cant cram details on that many moves into 1 hour. A word of caution to people who are interested in getting into penspinning: IT TAKES A LOT OF PRACTICE. A lot more than you'd think. The beginner tricks are 10 times as hard as beginner card flourishes and card tricks. But it’s well worth the time. In the end, Robert Heim also gives you some ideas on combining flourishing and penspinning.
Basic Moves:
Thumbaround
Thumaround Reverse
Thumbaround Harmonic
Finger Pass
Finger Pass Reverse
Charge
Charge Reverse
Sonic
Sonic Reverse
Basic Combos:
Twisted Sonic
Double Charge
Sonic Rise -> Pass Reverse (continuous)
Thumaround Reverse -> Sonic -> Thumaround
Sonic Fall Harmonic
Card Throwing- Rick Smith Jr.
Omg! What an awesome technique. Believe me, once you learn Rick's card throwing grip and release, you'll never throw cards differently again. On the first try, I managed to throw a card like 20 feet until it hit the wall and the card was dented. Ya, its that powerful. Rick also teaches you the classic boomerang card and how to incorporate card throwing into your routines. second best section on the DVD in my opinion.
Basic Dice Stacking- De'vo
I've wanted a proper instruction on dice stacking for a while, and finally, i got it! De'vo goes through all the basics in this section. He talks about cups, dice, grips, and surfaces. Then he goes into detail about the stacking. How to pick up, how to shake/swing the cup, and how to stop. He also shows you the science behind all of it. I really enjoyed this one.
Disc 2
Palmback Fans- Ciappi
A lot of you are gonna like this section. You can finally learn how to properly do a palm back fan. He goes into detail about the grip and how to fan. People who have learned this off of performance are missing one huge bit, which he teaches you. He also teaches you the giant palm back fan and the arena display.
Fans:
Basic Palmback Fan
Giant Palmback Fan
Arena Display (a one hand fan with a pbf balanced on top)
XB1 Routine- Jerry
I was surprised at how small Jerry's section was. He goes through an entire, flowing routine using the moves in XB1. Its a nice and easy routine if someone tells you to do some flourishes for them on the spot. Obviously, you should master the moves in XB1 Before attempting this. He also shows you 2 variations on the deck twirl. I really wished he could have taught L-cuts or something =(.
Xb1 Routine
Flipback Twirl
Flipback Twirl: Deck Division
Two Handed Cuts- d+M
Whether or not you like this section depends on whether you've got a lot of Daniel Madison stuff or not. I didn't have any DVD’s or anything from d+M so I really enjoyed it. He goes through 5 cuts in detail: Bicycle, Turnover, Twisted Rain, Lethal, and Symphony Run 2. So if you have Dangerous or Lethal you really have no use for this section. If you don't, then I’m sure you will really like it.
XCM/ Dice stacking Hybrid- De'vo
BEST SECTION ON THE DVD....PERIOD! De'vo has gotta have the most creative mind to come up with using cards and even the card box to stack dice. He goes through every stack in detail. It's advisable to learn the basic dice stacking in disc 1 though. And these do take a lot of practice. But again, its well worth it. He also shows you , many advanced applications including his "Untouchable" Sequence (the final routine in the trailer). Again, BEST SECTION ON THE DVD!!!!!!
Fun
This is like an extras section. In the submenu, you get to see Angelina perform some flourishes
Charlier Challenge- Geez, this is a tough challenge. Its perfect for out smarting anyone with knows the classic charlier and may also add a new flourish to your repertoire. I won't reveal the challenge here cuz that would spoil the fun. Let's see if YOU can complete this on your first try (don't worry De'vo will teach it to you id you cant).
Bloopers 2- More bloopers from the shooting of XB1. If you have the first DVD, you should know what to expect.
Out to Eat- Q and Jerry go out to a Japanese restaurant and sees a manipulating chef. He sortta does "food manipulation". If you've ever been to a restaurant like this you'll know what its like, i was lucky enough to see this for myself =). Also it includes Jerry's infamous sunglasses manipulation routine.
Overall, i give this DVD set a 9.5/10. The .5 was taken off cuz I felt some parts were a bit rushed. But its a great DVD nonetheless, and i highly recommend it. So ya, that’s my review. Enjoy!
P.S. Let me know if you spot any grammar mistakes. Sometimes I’m careless when I type fast.
Disc 1
Penspinning- Robert Heim
This section is very well taught. I've been into penspinning for about two weeks before this DVD came out but it still helped me correct some mistakes I had. The teaching is very clear and you really can't get confused. The moves are repeated many, many times so you don't have to pause and rewind. This section is divided into 4 parts: Basic Moves (Thumbaround, Finger Pass, Charge, and Sonic), Basic Combos, What's Next?, and Advanced Combos. The basic moves are taught with a lot of detail with voice-overs. The other 3 sections basically just shows you a combo and then slows it down so it might be harder to learn but hey, you cant cram details on that many moves into 1 hour. A word of caution to people who are interested in getting into penspinning: IT TAKES A LOT OF PRACTICE. A lot more than you'd think. The beginner tricks are 10 times as hard as beginner card flourishes and card tricks. But it’s well worth the time. In the end, Robert Heim also gives you some ideas on combining flourishing and penspinning.
Basic Moves:
Thumbaround
Thumaround Reverse
Thumbaround Harmonic
Finger Pass
Finger Pass Reverse
Charge
Charge Reverse
Sonic
Sonic Reverse
Basic Combos:
Twisted Sonic
Double Charge
Sonic Rise -> Pass Reverse (continuous)
Thumaround Reverse -> Sonic -> Thumaround
Sonic Fall Harmonic
Card Throwing- Rick Smith Jr.
Omg! What an awesome technique. Believe me, once you learn Rick's card throwing grip and release, you'll never throw cards differently again. On the first try, I managed to throw a card like 20 feet until it hit the wall and the card was dented. Ya, its that powerful. Rick also teaches you the classic boomerang card and how to incorporate card throwing into your routines. second best section on the DVD in my opinion.
Basic Dice Stacking- De'vo
I've wanted a proper instruction on dice stacking for a while, and finally, i got it! De'vo goes through all the basics in this section. He talks about cups, dice, grips, and surfaces. Then he goes into detail about the stacking. How to pick up, how to shake/swing the cup, and how to stop. He also shows you the science behind all of it. I really enjoyed this one.
Disc 2
Palmback Fans- Ciappi
A lot of you are gonna like this section. You can finally learn how to properly do a palm back fan. He goes into detail about the grip and how to fan. People who have learned this off of performance are missing one huge bit, which he teaches you. He also teaches you the giant palm back fan and the arena display.
Fans:
Basic Palmback Fan
Giant Palmback Fan
Arena Display (a one hand fan with a pbf balanced on top)
XB1 Routine- Jerry
I was surprised at how small Jerry's section was. He goes through an entire, flowing routine using the moves in XB1. Its a nice and easy routine if someone tells you to do some flourishes for them on the spot. Obviously, you should master the moves in XB1 Before attempting this. He also shows you 2 variations on the deck twirl. I really wished he could have taught L-cuts or something =(.
Xb1 Routine
Flipback Twirl
Flipback Twirl: Deck Division
Two Handed Cuts- d+M
Whether or not you like this section depends on whether you've got a lot of Daniel Madison stuff or not. I didn't have any DVD’s or anything from d+M so I really enjoyed it. He goes through 5 cuts in detail: Bicycle, Turnover, Twisted Rain, Lethal, and Symphony Run 2. So if you have Dangerous or Lethal you really have no use for this section. If you don't, then I’m sure you will really like it.
XCM/ Dice stacking Hybrid- De'vo
BEST SECTION ON THE DVD....PERIOD! De'vo has gotta have the most creative mind to come up with using cards and even the card box to stack dice. He goes through every stack in detail. It's advisable to learn the basic dice stacking in disc 1 though. And these do take a lot of practice. But again, its well worth it. He also shows you , many advanced applications including his "Untouchable" Sequence (the final routine in the trailer). Again, BEST SECTION ON THE DVD!!!!!!
Fun
This is like an extras section. In the submenu, you get to see Angelina perform some flourishes
Charlier Challenge- Geez, this is a tough challenge. Its perfect for out smarting anyone with knows the classic charlier and may also add a new flourish to your repertoire. I won't reveal the challenge here cuz that would spoil the fun. Let's see if YOU can complete this on your first try (don't worry De'vo will teach it to you id you cant).
Bloopers 2- More bloopers from the shooting of XB1. If you have the first DVD, you should know what to expect.
Out to Eat- Q and Jerry go out to a Japanese restaurant and sees a manipulating chef. He sortta does "food manipulation". If you've ever been to a restaurant like this you'll know what its like, i was lucky enough to see this for myself =). Also it includes Jerry's infamous sunglasses manipulation routine.
Overall, i give this DVD set a 9.5/10. The .5 was taken off cuz I felt some parts were a bit rushed. But its a great DVD nonetheless, and i highly recommend it. So ya, that’s my review. Enjoy!
P.S. Let me know if you spot any grammar mistakes. Sometimes I’m careless when I type fast.
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