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.
To learn more about Dan and Dave and the art of Cardistry follow @bucktwins on Instagram. Shop for premium playing cards at www.artofplay.com.
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.

[@hurshpai3583]

Ayo💀💀

[@jasonspades5628]

That's one of my favorite flourishes! (That's the name of an actual card flourish..lol)

[@relaxchessandcubing9647]

bruh how man did you get

[@barbaraaceves1201]

Same

[@endersparshott]

Nice dude

[@darkblueem]

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

[@moiseslopez981]

Fr, dan and dave are the ogs

[@danielchan217]

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

[@kohisekai]

this comment should be pin

[@ramonhamm3885]

Thanks, I was hoping for a list of names other than Level "n".

[@douggieharrison6913]

@@kohisekai The video is already split into chapters so you can just click to any level

[@liberatednow6013]

Give the editor a raise!

[@jemi3306]

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[@lombridious]

Yes!

[@twstdreality]

For doing his/her job?

[@f-l-wmyer1731]

@@twstdreality in general you'll get a raise for doing your job (well), yes.

[@jesse1229]

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!

[@agnidas5816]

this is so sad... they killed card juggling for all of you ... and what they show is way watered down version of what was standard fair 30 years ago.

[@Tits_Money]

@@agnidas5816 cope

[@christophertaylor6079]

Founders?!? Nah bro

[@RandomPickles]

This kids did not found or pioneer anything.

[@jesse1229]

@@christophertaylor6079 they definitely did. No one person started card flourishing; different flourishes were created by different people. However, the Buck Twins made it popular with their tutorial DVD's. They even started Cardistry-Con. And that's why they're featured here.

[@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

[@Nathanisfun200]

Its finally getting the attention it deserves

[@cimen9793]

cardistry still can’t be mainstream ;(

[@dadaer1137]

@@cimen9793 why?

[@DOC_951]

lol its not mainstream bro

[@AlexanderStraubMagic]

So dope seeing D&D again!

[@fiepsinator-inator]

Was hältst du von Mrtrixxl?

[@DecemberBoys]

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

[@filthycasual6223]

frfr

[@michaelhunter4891]

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.

[@random-zb7fp]

Same wow. It was my childhood hobby. Now I got back into it as it became rekindled for ms

[@Ghost19_]

"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.

[@jackpeters3029]

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.

[@robhenry4197]

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

[@AndreiJikh]

So epic!!

[@neelamtyagi7668]

Please get back to cardistry

[@senua2491]

please make another tutorial!!

[@rale94]

Funny I thought about you when I saw this in my recommended :) Love your content!

[@butwhytho4858]

U r the REASON I look up cardisty now! Do a tutorial!

[@iokhufu]

hello vegas graham

[@yaskynemma9220]

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

[@unknowncat7256]

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

[@marcusng8246]

hahahah yeah i total agree... The cool thing about cardistry is self-expression and it is an amazing finger dexterity training for sleight of hand.

[@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

[@MagicLink43]

Haven’t seen Dan and Dave in so long! Glad to see they’re still at it. I still own their dvd titled andthensome. I always wanted the paper it’s dvd when I was younger which was filmed by them as well. Huge fan of cardistry but never really got into it. These guys are masters!

[@Ftloko]

Yessssss! So glad Dan and Dave are getting the recognition they deserve!

[@danishsiddique5734]

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

[@polygon2745]

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

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

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[@Blueoceandog]

0:50 I see those finger exercises and that ring on your finger and can't help but think that someone is very lucky lol

[@110levi]

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

[@uraszz]

I noticed that too! I wonder if the terms were established completely by the twins or if they worked with a team of people.

[@MagicOfAM]

I was watching Dan and Dave since 2009, it's amazing how the art expanded

[@garlic.naan2]

didn’t know what cardistry is. still clicked

[@jemi3306]

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[@TerrelleCheers1]

Welcome!

[@steve13191]

worry about your striker mate

[@riturajsaikia8022]

You are a good person.

[@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

[@cedricthomassiew9513]

I do cubing, magic and cardistry as well. I assume you do too.

[@krishoswrld]

@@cedricthomassiew9513 ding ding ding

[@agnidas5816]

look at 7a again and tell me this video isn't pathetic ...

[@krishoswrld]

@@agnidas5816 it is

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

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[@arsenaltg1]

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

[@tobyflenderson892]

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

[@TerrelleCheers1]

Michael: "Get out of here Toby!" LOL 😆

[@kevinmalone1414]

Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?

[@tobyflenderson892]

@@kevinmalone1414 you were fired for embezzlement

[@kevinmalone1414]

@@tobyflenderson892 At least I got chocolate.

[@RandomPickles]

Shut up Toby

[@ItsMadRiv]

Always awesome to see Dan and Dave

[@55455]

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

[@BroGilbert]

This is the best video Wired has ever posted!

[@RigzoTV]

One of the best Easy to Complex episodes. Unlike others, this comes with tutorials.

[@girlthatyoyos4155]

I've been a cardist for about 2 years now and I'm so very excited

[@Meekox]

I was not expecting to see cardistry here! Amazing

[@milan_ryder]

OMG I was expecting this series to be on magic and here we are!!!!!!

[@Kilowog7]

More cardistry videos please. Thank you, Wired!

[@MO-dj5br]

I would love to see more in depth videos on this

[@juanthegodlyhorse6647]

Great initiative to make the cardistry community grow

[@ajaykumar34.]

Come on man It's Buck Brother . I am learning card magic and they are like the best magic duo on Earth . Loved that wired have bring that on there channel. AWESOME 🤣😍😘🤩😍😘

[@jemi3306]

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[@willowluo950]

FINALLY IVE WAITED FOR THIS FOR SO LONG

[@Kajed8963]

Love the twin energy with the synchronized talking

[@gonzaa5809]

Nope

[@cxvz5576]

Yesss I’ve been waiting for this moment, cardistry is finally coming into the mainstream

[@felixcardistry7227]

So good, let’s make this beautiful art go more viral!

[@adamgibson473]

Is Dan sitting on Dave's lap in the thumnail?

[@MelissaHillist]

No, Dave is sitting on Dan’s lap. 😂

[@Daisy-jr8mt]

i think it’s just edited

[@madesimplewithart7640]

It's edited yet it's so funny 🤣🤣

[@sdfasdfasdfsadfafsdfasdf9926]

yes 😩😩

[@shawnmorgan7834]

Started this video like 2 months ago, got to the genesis, stopped watch and practiced till I could do it. Now I’m back, next level lol

[@prajwalhande884]

SHIVRAJ..PROUD OF U

[@Arnav333333333]

Love the video... just a small note for the beginners at 2:18 the grip of the blue deck is not a dealer's grip but just a straddle grip. The dealer's grip is with the pinky on the long edge of the deck.

[@SSBM-Sandwich]

I feel you but also it’s more of a mix between them

[@BenNgo]

Wow, I've successfully mastered level 1. I will come back with an update when I managed to complete level 2 by next year, same day.

[@ansleylobo8042]

5 faces of Sybil at level 17!!??? That was the first move I learnt, no wonder it was so hard then😂😂😂

[@kokujin8716]

This is an amazing video!! Great job gentleman

[@saxoncrow2500]

best tuition on here for newbies and beyond

[@tuanoan875]

Even their spring feels like a whole different level

[@mayai2042]

These tricks are cool to watch! I agree with the levels and its cool how you guys are promoting Cardistry to a wider audience. I tried to do some of these, but my hands are too tiny!

[@SuperVegasvince]

That is a very well known excuse in the cardistry scene. I can assure you you can do every move shown here, even with your tiny baby hands. 😉

[@Kajerman]

Started doing this back in 2008 for a few years. Funny how muscle memory works because I can still do these even if I haven't done it for many years now. However, I've somehow always struggled with that darn Carnahan Fan!

[@keBvinYT]

Amazing skills.. The scissor cut alone would make me feared in Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments..

[@jjpp1993]

so many emotions seeing this guys again!

[@TylerDunphy]

Love this series!

[@thelegoreaper]

This video is great! It helped me a lot!

[@bloodh4wk87]

Super cool guys. Really enjoyed watching this!

[@KingGrio]

Level 23: Snyder cut. This is only for hardcore cardists because of how long it takes to perform.

[@ramonhamm3885]

That was informative and entertaining, thanks!

[@Varibyss13]

just saw the finger exercise and i'm already blown away

[@rickatkrido1561]

I remember following thevirts and learn cardistry long time ago

[@supercyberfunk]

I aced the card shot on the first few tries, simply by paying real close attention to the placement of the card in relation to the fingers, and the entire movement. The only real challenge now is catching the card, which I apparently have a hard time doing.

[@johnmanahan3463]

Pandora is the one cut that I've always dreamt of learning. Never got to it, probably someday, but it's one of the most iconic cardistry routines.

[@random-zb7fp]

I was like what with the tne handed shuffle. Now I went for it after all these years. Finally can do it now!

[@roydelvallePH]

thank you for sharing thiis!

[@guelan2130]

You gotta teach that hand warm up, my productivity will surely skyrocket.

[@spadesingrey1]

About time they did this. ♠️

[@alexrobertson1472]

Its mad seeing cardistry show up on mainstream stuff, with the legends themselves no less.

[@antashmisra765]

thanks a lot for your valuable time in making such knowledgeble videos.

[@antashmisra765]

thanks for replying

[@antashmisra765]

youre welcone

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[@vedantmunjal4429]

Bro u ok?

[@antashmisra765]

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[@valovanonym]

Wooow that would be so useful to start cardistry!

[@twstdreality]

I’m mad I didn’t find this video during quarantine when I had all the time in the world to learn it 😩

[@thekidmojo]

I can do levels 1-17 but cant do level 16 Kryptonite and almost have that one hand shuffle. Thanks for explaining everything. Only been doing cardistry/magic for only 1 month, since mid august.

[@derekhoyle5371]

This was awesome

[@smhaceofspades2813]

There is definitely a JOY and overwhelming sense of accomplishment when you put in the time and practice learning card flourishes. For me I made myself some DIY packets with tape and different sized stacks of cards that way I could practice without dropping cards all the time. But luckily now you can buy like a 6 pack of trainers to mimic the feel of cards and practice without dropping cards. It's come a long way for sure

[@uniquegameplays9784]

So cool! Enjoyed it a lot

[@KingO.K]

Dan and dave! Love their stuff

[@dollydollyipyip6935]

i never expected wired to release a video about cardistry! this is awesome

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

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[@noodlesnflowers]

It feels so insane to see cardistry and the Buck twins getting huge covrage like this

[@zeusong2365]

Get this in 1 million views This guys are legend!!

[@stonks2929]

Yoo... Level of fastyhands shufllin cardycards, been a cardist for half a year, really excited for this lol

[@luishnnvr]

Such a great Video!!!! Thanksss

[@JohnsConga]

Yes! This is great!

[@jeffreylee4665]

NO WAY THIS IS A REAL VIDEO...LET'S FRICKING GOOOOO

[@thesohmagician2991]

helped me a lot

[@daveotuwa5596]

There brothers! My name is Dave (short for Davis) & my brother's name is Dan (short for Daniel but goes by Danny). Our birthdays are consecutive in the very month amid midwinter.

[@christophergarrard2956]

Thank you!

[@solanki_iitgn6422]

Level 11 itself is so mind-blowing and it is at halfway point!

[@alc3062]

Which one of these guys was the stand in body double for buddy aces Israels part in the movie smokin aces? Those card juggles he did in that film got me hooked on cardistry and didn't even know it.

[@A110verThePlace]

I was impressed with the warm up lol

[@noahsleights53]

This video was awesome

[@uhappy8055]

cardistry content on 2021 yey!

[@ghalifax]

this is awesome

[@animeslayer9123]

Cool. I love playing with cards like doing magic trick

[@jemi3306]

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[@kartiknagrale1479]

I only played uno

[@grahamkh.hrokhai9740]

Finally😍 exactly what a bad year needed

[@SilentLearningMagic]

Dan And Dave Buck 😍😍😍😍✌️ love you guys Mad about Cardistry

[@claires3562]

Oh my god that warm up cracked me up

[@magicmanscott40k]

Been doing cardistry since middle school. These 2 are one of the best at it. I really look up to these guys. Edit. Seems like I'm lvl 13. I got ways to go.

[@efryo]

Absolute freaking legends

[@theavengers.]

Back to this legendary video before new year - Jan 2024

[@sambrown7033]

Nice to see D&D again