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WHIP ARTIST

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When a bullwhip cracks it is traveling at over 750 mph. The tip of the whip is in fact breaking the sound barrier by ripping through the air creating a vacuum. Air then rushes in to fill that vacuum. This creates a noise known as a sonic boom. That is the loud bang you hear. Moving at that speed the whip has enough power to tear apart flesh and even break bone.
The whip has a history as old as man, early hieroglyphics depict rulers with whips, however these whips were only used for punishment. The bullwhip was created to herd cattle by noise. (Note: the whip is never supposed to touch the animal, only scare them with the sound.)

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Dai Andrews displays amazing skill with a bullwhip. Watch demonstrations in whip cracking and the art of target taking with a whip. Dai will actually hit targets held in the hands of members of the audience. You will see many beautiful flourishes with the whip, as well as a demonstration of its power by slicing open tin cans. The performance concludes with the ultimate display of dexterity and skill, Dai will take the flame off a lit candle with out disturbing the candle itself!!!