The Art of the Bullwhip
Hosted by Mark Allen
This DVD showcases the artistic range of the bullwhip and stock whip. It features performances by some 20 professional whip artists demonstrating various throws and “whip tricks”. It also discusses the physics behind why the whip cracks and includes a special an interview segment with whip maker David Morgan explaining how whips are made.
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John Brady - Australia's Greatest Whip Artist
Hosted by John Brady
A legend in the world of whip cracking, John Brady is acknowledged as the premier expert with Australian stock whips and bullwhips. This video though not a training video will be an education for up and coming whip artists and seasoned veterans alike as it features John doing what John does best including him performing many original routines that will leave you wondering if its real or CGI .
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Whip Cracking Made Easy - Part One
Hosted By Mark Allen & Alex Green
Hollywood Stuntman/whip artist Alex Green, and Wild West performer Mark Allen use various overhead camera angles and slow motion replay to present the first four basic whip cracks. They are covered in specific detail to help you learn the foundation work to practice and improve your own whip cracking skills. Mark and Alex also discuss some of the differences between the American and Australian whips in effort to help the viewer decide which whips might be best suited for you.
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Whip Cracking Made Easy - Part Two
Hosted By Mark Allen & Alex Green
Picking up where part one leaves off. Alex Green and Mark Allen begin to cover more advanced whip cracking including: multiple cracking, 2-handed whip handling as well as detailed target cutting techniques. Basic whip care and maintenance is also covered in this video.
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Fundamental Whip Cracking Techniques
Hosted by Mike Murphy
This DVD demonstrates the basic Fundamental skills used in Australian competition whip cracking. This is a clear and straightforward introduction to the basics but quickly jumps into two handed multiple cracking routines and timing changes touching on some of the more difficult routines.
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No Bull Whip Cracking and Dueling Whips
Hosted by Mike Murphy
Once only available as separate videos this DVD brings both “Dueling Whips” and ”No Bull Whip Cracking” together. In Dueling Whips Mike Murphy walks you through the Sydney Royal Australian Whip cracking competitions. With excellent clips of the winners includes target and freestyle whipcracking, Mike explains how the judging and scoring is done. In No Bull Whip Cracking, Mike picks right up from the Fundamental Whip Cracking Techniques to demonstrate and discusses over 30 of the more difficult two-handed whip cracking routines including the Tasmanian Cut-back, Victorian Cutback, Mad Coachman and others
Available at
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Whip Maintenance and Repair
Hosted by Mike Murphy
This video is a must for any serious whip owner. In it whip maker Mike Murphy shares his in depth knowledge of whip repair, showing you techniques and skills to expertly care for and repair your whips in order to both extend their longevity and keep them in peek optimal condition.
Available at
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How To Build A Bullwhip - DVD
Hosted by Bernie Wojcicki
Over 4 hours of information packed onto this set of 5 DVDs. Bernie takes you though all the steps to make an 8ft, 16 plait, double belly bullwhip from start to finish. If you’re interested in whip making this set of DVDs is an extremely helpful resource.
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MASTERING THE WHIP - Episode One
Hosted by Adam Winrich
World Champion whip cracker Adam Winrich teaches not only basic cracks like the cattleman's Crack and Overhead Crack, but also as some of the more challenging skills such as the Flick, Fast Figure Eights and the ever popular Tasmanian Cut Back. This New DVD also includes and many extras such as footage of Adams Fire-Whip Show and cracking the worlds longest whip!
Available at
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Bullwhip Basic: The first six lessons
Hosted by Anthony De Longis
Hollywood whip coach and martial artist Anthony De Longis teaches his distinctive approach to the bullwhip as an exercise in minimalism and efficiency.
Available at
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Mastering the Bullwhip Vol 1 & 2
Hosted by Anthony De Longis
This two-volume set (The Anatomy of the Bullwhip & Faster Than A Speeding Bullet: A Study in Minimalism) covers the specialized techniques developed by Anthony De Longis. It encourages sensitivity and awareness while developing a constant dialogue with the whip that allows it to become both a teacher and ally. These methods are designed to be applied to both theatrics as well as martial arts and are covered in a clear and easy to learn method. Stressing unique safety techniques to help you avoid injury while covering the very basics to multiple cracking, refined target work and delicate wrapping. Vol. 2 also includes special presentation of the Latigo y Daga “The Filipino Fighting Whip” by Tom Medows.
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Available at
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Whip Cracking with the Masters
Hosted by Anthony De Longis & Colin Dangaard
Step-by-step instructional video designed for beginners to experts covering the use of the Bullwhip & Stock whip from two different styles. It is packed with demonstrations and information that will start you cracking quickly and safely. Covering the how and whys a whip cracks, easy exercises to learn to basic & fancy styles of whip cracking safely, as well as targeting with the whip and a special presentation on how to train your horse to work with a whip.
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Beginners Whipcracking & Whip Maintenance
Hosted by Simon Martin
Tasmanian whip maker and cracker Simon Martin demonstrates six basic cracks, one-handed routines and cracks to help you begin to learn the skills needed to develop complicated whip cracking routines. Includes routines such as the Sydney Flash, Queensland Flash, Cow & Calf, Snake Killer and covers basic whip maintenance and repair.
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Two-Handed Whipcracking: Level 1
Hosted by Simon Martin
This video starts up Beginners Whipcracking & Whip Maintenance leaves off. In it Simon Martin covers both basics and more difficult advanced routines of two-handed whip cracking With over 30 different routines and cracks shown in detail beginners and experts alight will get something from this DVD. Routines covered include: Tasmanian Crossover, the Rally - Rhythm Crossover Changing 8's - Tasmanian Twist - Train Simon's Lightning - Machine Gun - Drover's 2-Steps and Simons Lightning as well as special interview with former Australian Whip cracking Champion Chris Beck and 5 time Australian Whip cracking champion and world champion, Ben Hughes.
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Australian Whipcracking for Kids
Hosted by Simon Martin
Showcasing the amazing whip cracking skills of the Wicks family from New South Wales, these “kids” will amaze you with there ability and skills in the various Australian sport cracking competitions as well as the use of the larger then life bullock whip.
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Techniques of Whip Cracking Beginners Whip cracking DVD
Hosted by Fiona Wilks-Smith
Learn from the master herself- Fiona is 10 times undefeated Australian women’s whip cracking champion. Her skills and teaching advice have helped both beginners to past and present whip cracking champions. Topics covered: The Whip & safety, the Stockman's crack, slow Figure 8, fast figure 8, volleys, drum roll, overhead views, and revision
Available at
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Techniques of Whip Cracking Advanced Whip Cracking DVD
Hosted by Fiona Wilks-Smith
This video picks up where the beginners whip cracking DVD leaves off, and in it Fiona covers in detail more complicated cracks and routines such as the Sydney flash, Stagger, crossover, arrowhead, Queensland crossover, stagger and changeover, and combined cracks
Available at
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Mick's Whips How To Crack A Stockwhip
Hosted by Mick Denigan
This 2 disc educational DVD set shows a variety of techniques and tricks of the stock whip that can help you master the art of whip cracking by Northern Australians whip cracking staple Mick “theWhip” Denigan. Covering both basic skills such as the "Cattleman's Crack" and "Figure Eights", to the more advanced tricks like the "Sydney Flash", "Crossovers", and Mick's own "Northern Star" as well as a whole slue of special bonus features.
Available at
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Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Vol. I
Hosted By Robert Amper
This tutorial starts from the very beginning and is geared towards those who have little or no experience cracking a whip. In it Robby demonstrates and explains five basic techniques: Circus Crack, the Underhand, Forward, Horizontal & opposite Horizontal Crack. He also It goes into detail on the various techniques and points out the most common beginner’s mistakes. It’s a lesson for true beginners.
2008(Two versions of this DVD are available, the original 2008 version and a newly filmed 2009 edition)
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Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Vol. II
Hosted By Robert Amper
Volume II continues to build off of the basics taught in Vol.I. Roberts in-depth explanation, philosophy and demonstration covers both the fast & slow Figure Eights, a variation of the Forward Crack, the Coachman’s Crack, a new 10 crack sequence and focuses on target work while stressing safety to avoid hazards for beginners.
2008(Two versions of this DVD are available, the original 2008 version and a newly filmed 2009 edition)
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Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Vol. III
Hosted By Robert Amper
Volume III finishes the Whip-basics trilogy. In it Robert continues his in-depth explanation and demonstration of techniques such as the slow figure eight overhead and safely turning directions during complex routines. It also and also goes into detail on wrapping and persons safely as well as conclusion combination of 23 cracks combining lessons learned in Vol. I and Vol. II & III
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(Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide is also available in a 3 disc compilation set including all three volumes )
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The Australian School of Whipcracking Instructional DVD’s
Hosted by Angie Mooney
4 times Australian Ladies Whip cracking champion Angie Mooney takes you though the various skills and techniques of the Australian whip crackers. Covering both fundamental skills to the more advanced tricks as you progress from level to level each one demonstrated in detail.
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The Comtech Combative Whip: Solo Whip, Whip & Dagger, Whip Trapping
Hosted by James A. Keating
Martial arts master James A. Keating gives you a shot at mastering the bullwhip. This combative based video presents his insight and techniques, covering not just the whip but also the techniques of Latigo y Daga, the Spanish Whip & Dagger too combative methods.
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The Ways of the Whip Part I & II
Hosted by Peter Jack
New Zealand whip maker Peter Jack “the Whipman” takes you though the various whip cracks and care in this training video. Part I & II on the one disk.
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This list is a work in progress, designed to be added to and updated from time to time. If I have missed a specific video or if you wish to be listed as a supplier, let me know so I can update that information. While the list is in no particular order for the time being, related series have been grouped together.
