Cardistry-Con is an annual three-day
cardistry
Cardistry is the performance art of card flourishing. Unlike card magic, cardistry is meant to be visually impressive and appear very hard to execute.
The term "cardistry" is a portmanteau of "card" and "artistry". People who engage in cardist ...
convention and interactive conference for cardists all over the world. Organized by American
sleight of hand
Sleight of hand (also known as prestidigitation or ''legerdemain'' ()) refers to fine motor skills when used by performing artists in different art forms to entertain or manipulate. It is closely associated with close-up magic, card magic, card ...
pioneers
Dan and Dave Buck for the first time in 2014 to promote the art form of cardistry, its schedule includes interviews, panel discussions, live performances, exclusive video screenings, workshops, contests and giveaways.
International
The first two conventions were held in the United States, but in recent years Cardistry-Con has been held in a different overseas location every second year.
The first to be held outside the United States was the 2016 convention, which took place in
Berlin
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,
Germany
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from July 8 to July 10.
"The 2016 Cardistry-Con Championship Announcement Video"
(10 March 2016). Cardistry Con's Official YouTube Channel. Retrieved 11 March 2016. The 2018 Cardistry-Con was held in Hong Kong. The 2020 Cardistry-Con planned for Brussels, Belgium, was postponed in light of the coronavirus crisis.
See also
*History of cardistry
The art form of card flourishing, commonly referred to as cardistry (a portmanteau of card and artistry), grew out of simple flourishes used in close-up magic by magicians in the 1990s to early 2000s. Chris Kenner's notable two-handed Sybil cut f ...
References
External links
Cardistry-Con
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Cardistry-Con 2014
on YouTube
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Cardistry-Con 2015
on YouTube
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History of Cardistry
documentary on YouTube
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Festivals in San Diego
Recurring events established in 2014
2014 establishments in California
Culture of San Diego