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Spades is a fire entertainer based in Portland, Oregon. He has taught workshops and performed with fire and LED props around the world since 2007 and continues to share his passion for flow arts whenever possible. His stage shows have entertained audiences of all ages from small private parties to crowds of thousands at international music festivals alongside Bassnectar, Tipper, The String Cheese Incident, and hundreds more. Spades is a staff writer for Fire Arts Magazine (www.fireartsmagazine.com) as well as the winner of "Sexiest Fire Dancer of Burning Man 2012″, "Ultimate Ninja 2013 Flow Arts Competition", and "Most Inspirational Staff Spinner of 2014". He also toured Thailand along the Burmese border as a member of 2013 Spark! Circus. Book Spades for your next event!
Great vid, I am grateful for your content. I am a long time devil stick spinner and looking to get into contact sword. I have a few questions for you: 1, I use small paint cans to soak my wicks for Devil Stick, what kind of apparatus do you use to soak a wick of this length? 2, how long do you recommend cooling between burns as to not damage the swords? 3, I use white oil (Coleman camp fuel) is this the best for these swords? 4, do you ever use iron, titanium, or lycodium powder with these swords? Thank you again.
I've watched this over and over, so good. Please post more videos! How many years have you been practicing, and how long each day? I'm a beginner trying staff. I love it!
Thanks! I started getting into contact staff around 2007 and have toured the world performing and teaching it ever since. Practice goes up and down depending on my life, haha, but I try to at least get in a few good sessions every week. I also post a new tutorial every Monday on my Patreon. www.patreon.com/SpinningSpades
I have two Gora swords. One with the straight hilt, the other with the tapered. Love them both. Both the long version. The only problem for me in Alberta, Canada is the cost of shipping and exchange for USD as I ordered mine out of California. But, both have been through a lot of abuse and should not need replacement during my lifetime. I have replaced the grip on both of course with various materials I have ordered off Amazon, including Lizard Skins grip. But truly a fine product in my un-professional opinion. At 70 yrs of age I do it as well as contact staff for exercise and fun, not for hire. I certainly respect your craft and abilities! Cheers from Edmonton!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful for you! I have many more tutorials for contact staff on my patreon if you feel like diving deeper! www.patreon.com/SpinningSpades
I have a few SOSC tutorials up now and always open to making more! I'm letting the people signed up dictate what the future tutorials cover and definitely planning to do more doubles videos
Nice! I can attest that I have personally learned awesome moves from you throughout the years and you have been a personal inspiration and influence in my flow 🔥 10/10 recommend
