Roadrunner Cull Volume 1 & Volume 2 DVD

Volume 1:

In less than a quarter of a minute, no matter what the condition of the cards, and under the guise of what appears to be a casual stroll through the pack. The Roadrunner Cull allows you to cull multiple cards incredibly quick. Reds separate from blacks. Face-up cards melt apart from the face-down ones. It happens faster than you can believe.

MAGIC Magazine

You’re about to learn one of the most useful and versatile techniques in all of card magic. After years of teaching the cull to magicians in lectures and workshops throughout the United States, England, Europe and Japan, Kostya is finally releasing all of the work on the technique that fooled Penn & Teller on 'Fool US'!

on the technique that fooled Penn & Teller on 'Fool US'!Whether you’re just beginning or have been culling for years-your technique will improve significantly. And with your ability to cull cards, you will have the ultimate card weapon in your hands, ensuring the success of every performance.

If you engage yourself with the information presented on this DVD, then you’re about to become a better magician.

Michael Ammar

Volume 2:

In this volume, Kostya goes beyond the "cull" of duty to provide an in-depth look at the technique, handling, and attitude that will make your card technique look flawless. Remember, this is the technique that Kostya used to fool Penn & Teller on 'Fool US'!

This is the ultimate compendium DVD for all lovers and performers of card magic. Over 90 minutes of new magic, techniques, and a complete live-workshop session with commentary from Kostya. In this volume, Kostya goes beyond the "cull" of duty to provide an in-depth look at the technique, handling, and attitude that will make your card technique look flawless. Once you've devoured the contents of Volume 1, you're going to love how the learning experience continues on this second volume.

Insert this DVD-ROM into your computer and you will see complete interviews with Michael Ammar, Vito Lupo and Adam Rubin. You'll also find the complete Roadrunner Cull 20-page manuscript in English, Spanish and French, along with other bonus tricks and videos that have been unavailable since the initial release of Volume One.

Contents

1. Introduction

2. You're about to continue culling, how do you feel:

I want to go back to the basics

I want to see the advanced stuff

I want to learn more magic

3. Back to the Basics: Live Breakdown of Workshop Session

1st Card Touches

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Positioning of the Cards

The Width of the Spread

Multiple Card Tips: Rhythm and Flow

Practice Tips

Common Mistakes: Losing Cards

Finger and Hand Positioning

Learning Tips and Eureka Moments

4. The Advanced Work: Workshop Session Continues

Rhythm and Spread Tips

Stacking Cards via the Cull

Avoiding the "Vanishing Card" Trick

Avoiding Hesitations

Starting the Cull & Alternate Handlings

Common Mistakes: Avoiding the "Gap"

Performance Angles

One-Card Reverse Cull (Elbaum)

Odds and Ends:

- Convincing Control

- When Spread Breaks

- Alternate Finish for Red/Black Separation

- Confidence and Spectator Management

5. I want to learn more magic

Four the Easy Way

Searcher Sandwich

Straight-Edge Cullectors

Ten Times Triumph

Partial Cull Triumph

Streamlined Switch

Undercover Foursome

Quick "Gambler vs Magician"

It Takes 4 To Find 4

6. BONUS:

Credits and Resources for Further Learning

BONUS Contents:

- Full Interviews with Michael Ammar, Vito Lupo, Adam Rubin

- Original 20 page "Roadrunner Cull" Manuscript - English, French, Spanish

- Bonus Trick by Kostya Kimlat & Syd Segal

- Bonus Performance Videos