Cardistry: Cardistry-Con, New York Day 1

Twitter: @cardistrycon

The inaugural Cardistry-Con is underway in Brooklyn, New York. Organised by Dan and Dave, Zach Mueller of Fontaine Cards, The Virts and Dealersgrip, Cardistry-Con is a three-day conference devoted to the blossoming art of cardistry. Thanks to Simon Bruno, designer of the upcoming Glassback Playing Cards on Kickstarter, April 14th, we are able to share some images of the Cardistry-Con with you.

On April 10, cardists from all over the world gathered to share, inspire, learn and collaborate, and have an absolute blast together. The event includes talks, panel discussions, live performances, exclusive video screenings, Q&As, workshops, contests and giveaways.

Art of Play Pop-Up Shop

Headliners for Day 1 includes Dimitri, Aviv, Andrew, Alejandro, Spencer, Chase, Franky Morales, Kevin Ho, Zach Mueller, Tobias, Oliver, Nikolaj, Birger Karlsson, Eliot Slevin, Huron, Daren, Noel Heath.

Cardistry Con-versations such as Two-Handed Cuts (image above) and Practice and workshop for the popular flourish Curly Cue were covered on Day 1.

Live streaming (or on demand) is available for cardists who are not able to make it to the event. In addition, anyone with the online pass will be able to engage with everyone attending the event in Brooklyn. There is a comments stream below the video for questions, requests, or have a discussion. These comments are projected onto a wall at the event for everyone present to see and interact with. Available on Indiegogo.


Images of the Cardistry-Con was provided by Simon Bruno designer of the upcoming Glassback Playing Cards on Kickstarter, April 14th. No part of this article or images can be reproduced without written permission from the Simon and Kardify.