22 Levels of Card Juggling: Easy to Complex | WIRED

Cardistry pioneers Dan and Dave Buck explain cardistry in 22 levels of difficulty. From a foundational Z-Grip to complicated cuts like the Leno, watch how these two card innovators demonstrate and break down everything that goes into the art of card handling.

Archival footage of Dan and Dave, courtesy of Dan and Dave Buck
Hit the Road by Paul Wilson and Lee Asher, courtesy of Murphy’s Magic Supplies
A special thanks to the other cardistry experts for additional footage:
Tobias Levin & Nikolaj Honoré from Anyone Worldwide
Sean Oulashin
Shivraj Morzaria
Lars Mayrand
Manuela Rud
Kevin Ho
Kyle Tran


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[Kadsistency]

I tried a few of these and the only cut I achieved was a Paper Cut.

[darkblueem]

Dan & Dave teaching cardistry on a mainstream channel like this??? wow we love to see it!!!!

[danielchan]

0:13 Introduction
0:23 The Definition of "Cardistry"

1:00 Level 0: Basic Cardistry Moves
(Dealer's Grip, End Grip, Straddle Grip, All Around Square Up,
Reverse Square Up, Swing Cut, Swivel Cut & One Hand Fan)

1:18 Level 1: Z Grip
2:12 Level 2: Chariler Cut
2:56 Level 3: Card Shot
3:49 Level 4: Thumb Fan
4:44 Level 5: Pirouette

5:22 Level 6: Revolution Cut
6:31 Level 7: Kalush's Cut
7:25 Level 7a: Sybil
7:37 Level 8: Faro
8:35 Level 9: Card Spring
9:51 Level 10: Genesis

11:13 Level 11: Mary Jane
12:26 Level 12: Running Scissor Cut
13:28 Level 13: Werm
14:26 Level 14: Carnahan Fan
15:12 Level 15: Molecule 2

16:14 Level 16: Kryptonite
17:18 Level 17: 5 Faces of Sybil
18:09 Level 18: One Hand Shuffle
19:09 Level 19: Madonna 2
19:57 Level 20: Leno

21:25 Level 21: Pandora
22:09 Level 22: Improvisational Cardistry

[jesse]

As a cardist, it's great to see cardistry in the limelight. And who better to teach the artform than the founders themselves, the Buck twins! These guys are and have always been my inspiration. I only wish to be as good as them one day!

[DecemberBoys]

You won't find a better free online source to learn cardistry than this video. What a legendary duo!

[michaelhunter]

I messaged them a few years back how they've helped me grow with card magic and cardistry and they replied. I have not been playing with my cards for 3 years now because life happened, this video was a nostalgia trip down the memory lane for one of the best hobbies I've had.

[arjun_yee]

Wow it feels so amazing to me that Cardistry is going mainstream. It’s fit that the legends themselves get to do it

[jackpeters]

I’m so glad this video was made. I personally can’t do any cardistry myself, but I think it’s an amazing skill and talent that deserves more attention. Apple doesn’t even recognize it as a real word, which is disappointing.

[unknowncat]

I have been doing cardistry for 6 yrs and I still watch every single second of the chalier cut explanation

[Ghost_]

"They start together, they separate, and they end together.."

I never thought cardistry could get this romantic. If only all relationships could be like this.

[robhenry]

I've been practicing for a bit less than a year now and this video 1) makes me pretty confident in the progress I've made so far 2) inspired the crop outta me. So much to learn, and im at a level where I feel I really understand everything here, I just have to practice. Such a dope video, I hope this turns some more people on to cardistry

[krishoswrld]

I'm just a card magician....and I can do up to level 6 + a few harder levels. And I think having that knowledge is good, especially if I ever want to make the change to cardistry. I'm happy cardistry is finally going mainstream

[polygon]

Never in my life did I imagine I would see the Buck twins on Wired doing Cardistry demonstrations

[danishsiddique]

I don't know how I ended up here but it was beautiful to watch all the card tricks!

[yaskynemma]

Intensive cardistry course with Dan and Dave.
This levels are interesting, I remember that I began with Sybil and Charlier first, but here it also makes sense how they are organized

[levi]

The clear and precise language is almost as fascinating as the tricks themselves. It’s academic!

[arsenaltg]

So proud to see cardistry getting more attention and with actual respect towards the OGs too

[excellentdriver]

i can't get over level 3... im so glad i learned that it's so cool

[hans.lankamp]

So cool to see how all the previous levels get used and modified in the higher levels! A good comprehensive guide to get you started in cardistry

[tobyflenderson]

congrats Dan and Dave you finally did it cardtistry is going mainstream