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NEW PUBLIC VIDEO DEMO! (This demo does not expose the underground concepts in this DVD. The demo does however show you what the overall feel and theme of the DVD is, and we hope you enjoy it)
http://www.handlordz.com/Mpublicintro.mp4
This underground DVD is extremely limited, and contains some of De'vo's unground concepts and routines/moves. This DVD has both highly polish editing and down and dirty, gritty DVD of De'vo's genious. Hardcore, beautiful, and simple in concept, yet undeniably wicked. No preview videos of these moves or concepts will be shown by De'vo or his companies, and only a limited few got their hands on this killer DVD.
This DVD shipped on 2 FEB 05 to both pre-selected individuals and to those limited few that got a chance to purchase this killer DVD. This was De'vo's gift to fellow professional Xtreme Card Manipulators world wide and his way of spreading the love of the art to others that can appreciate it.
This DVD had a retail price of $150.00 because of it's underground nature, and to keep away the curious. Hardcore fans have offered up to 5 times the amount soon after they were sold out, and the current value of this sold out item is unknown, but most likely worth in upwards of 10 times the amount.
This DVD will stay in the underground where it was invented, and De'vo and Handlordz have no current plans to re-release this item.
One of the few individuals to receive a copy of this DVD was none other than Jerry Cestkowski, author of the Encyclopedia Of Playing Card Flourishes. Here is his review.
REVIEW BY JERRY CESTKOWSKI - THE FLOURISHMAN
De'vo Vom Schattenreich has returned to his underground roots with his latest project. De'vo's new Motions DVD is an amazing production, both for the cutting edge editing and the surprising new concepts behind the name. The feel is a blend of the gritty and shadowy with state of the art effects. This complements the ultimately complex nature of the manipultions. You need to see things from many different angles becuse the "components" are constantly moving. Although the presentation differs substantially from CTG and Cobra, there is still a driving, focused cohesiveness to the footage that is thrilling and fascinating. A lot of the new presentation techniques are in part, tests of the techniques to be offered in Extreme Beginner's. No, Motions will not be on Extreme Beginner's, but the editing is a sample of what is to come in terms of an overall thematic approach. Ironically, Motions is far more of a system than the "System."
How De'vo thought of this particular modality is beyond me. I have invented a lot of flourishes, and I am proud of my creations, but De'vo never ceases to astonish me with the originality of the basic concept, and then the degree to which the concept can be brought to fruition. I think the reason you see a lot of minor variations of basic themes out there is because it is easy to do someone else's move and then alter it. You've got the move to start. De'vo invents the move from nothing. That is not so easy.
Motions is a true system, infinitely variable and with interchangeable components. The basics are actually fairly simple, if only you or I had thought of it. I have already got a couple of the basic configurations. The advanced moves will take several months, the super advanced moves could take longer. This is the first suite of moves I have ever seen with so much built-in variety. The fluidity and genuine non-stop nature of the manipulations are as addictive to watch as they are to do. I can't wait for some time off to really explore some of the more improbable "tricks."
This is an extremely limited edition DVD, with each copy slightly different to trace unauthorized copies. One of the motivations behind limiting the release of this work is limit the extent to which the move is copied and claimed. I must admit a selfish satisfaction in this, as I would love to use the material for a while before it gets out. It is bound to get out, sooner or later, although every recipient is sworn to secrecy and each copy is unique. When it does get out, it will spread as quickly and as thoroughly as Sybil did in the 1990's. The original Sybil concept was around for a while before it was published and the hive took over.
I won't be selling or uploading my copy; instead I'll be wowing my spectators with something as fun to do as it is to watch. I'm not trying to sell more copies for De'vo either - there are no more. I do want to be the one to say "I told you so," when, sooner or later, everyone is doing Motions. For now, De'vo has provided a true underground treat for a handful of dedicated fanatics.
Jerry