"Fast Company" is a 2 disk DVD set that teaches artifice, ruse,
and subterfuge at the card table. This is much more than
just a demo of gambling sleights. This is a
comprehensive instructional resource that explains these
moves using slow motion, multiple angels, extreme close
ups, over the should shots and P.O.V. These DVDs deliver
excellent study of some of the finest card artifice to
date presented by one of the best pair of hands in the
art, Damian Nieman.
DISC ONE consists of "The Tools of the Trade". These are
the sleights and techniques of the advantage player and
a look at how they can be used in performance of
gambling related routines. A few of the topics covered
are:
-How to Shuffle on the square
-Table cascade flourish
-Card control
-Slug controls
-A myriad of false cuts
-False Strips and running cuts
-Various push through shuffles
-Strip out shuffle
-Crossroader strip out shuffle
-Work on the Zarrow shuffle
-Hustler's in the hands false shuffle
-Table faro and applications
-Hops, shifts and other dodges (including work on the
Miller shift)
-Shuffle chops
-Single and multiple card palms and cops
*Detailed work on false deals*
-The Second deal - strike, push off, stud and many
others
-The Bottom deal - strike, squeeze out, Jennings T&T and
more
For the first time, a true in depth look and detailed
teaching of these notorious false deals including many
techniques and subtleties that have never been taught
before.
DISC TWO consists of gambling related routines and
effects that should be in the repertoire of every
performer. These are in depth looks at some of these
classic plots and routines that seem to be discussed all
the time. These are Damian's own versions of these
classics including:
Ace cutting routines
-Scarne's aces
-Unique lead in to McDonalds Aces
-Damian's tips on Marlo's estimation aces (Miracles ace
cutting)
-"Steven's shuffle" ace cutting routine
Thoughts on Triumph
Multiple versions and tips with many different shuffles
and how they are used to perform The Professor's
classic:
-Push through with block transfer
-Zarrow
-Free cut ace principle
-Sky shuffle
3 Card Monte
Step by step instruction on everything from the moves to
the psychology of the routine. Everything you need to
know to make this a powerful cornerstone of any
performance.
Invisible Palm Aces (a.k.a. Open Travelers)
Larry Jenning's classic effect is one of the most
powerful things you can do with a deck of cards. Damian
teaches every aspect of this classic with previously
unreleased moves and tips that were learned from Larry
himself along with Damian's own touches.
Disc One Running Time Approximately 67min
Disc Two Running Time Approximately 69min
