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OFC: Levi Donaldson

Denis — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:32:48 +0000

Competitor Name:	Levi Donaldson
Time Doing Flair:	5 Years
Currently Working:	Harrah’s Casino, Kansas City, MO
Accolades Received:	2005 – FBA Pro Tour, 2nd Place 2006 – FBA Pro Tour, 2nd Place

OFC: Tihomir Mihaylov

Denis — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:18:33 +0000

Competitor Name:	Tihomir Mihaylov
Time Doing Flair:	4 Years
Currently Working:	Dobrich
Accolades Received:	2 times Bulgarian Champion 6 place Flair Crash 2008 15 place IBA Berlin 2009

DVD Review: Bottleslinger DVD Series

Denis — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:02:54 +0000

Filmed in the “Girls Gone Wild” and “Jackass” tradition, the Bottle Slinger series of DVDs follows a group of flair bartenders on their nights out, mixing elements of their party life with working and exhibition flair. These videos are not for the faint of heart, as their unrated content includes nudity (both male and female), foul language, abuse of alcohol and general mischief. Then again, that’s what makes it fun.

The first movie, “Bottle Slinger” is the word of Producer and Flair Bartender Chuck McIntosh as he takes us through some of the hottest clubs in the industry. You’ll see Flair Stars in the wild, working a crowd and slinging drinks for hundreds. This is their every day, and we get a peek into it. You’ll see some tricks that make Cocktail look tame, and they keep getting better. This film includes clips from Sean Oana, G Money, Marc Mital, Raptis, Tony Cogburn, Matius Sapon, Danny Rossi, Nick Rossi, Juan Llorente, Christan Olden, Darby Shire, ken Hall, the late and great Ed Hibbert, Mindaugus Gradeckas, Francesco Leoni, BarProduct.com’s own Rodrigo Delpech, Adriano Marcellino and of course Chuck McIntosh.

Here’s a sample of the the original Bottle Slinger Movie:

The second movie, “Bottle Slinger 2: Tanked” starts where the last movie left off, in full party mode! More topless chicks, more bottles flying, more booze spilling and more drunken ridiculousness await in this 83 minute collection of cocktail craziness. The main feature runs 43 minutes, taking you through the night life of Chuck McIntosh and his crew. From here, you’re taken through 40 minutes of bonus footage featuring Adriano Marcellino, Francesco Leone, Christian Delpech and Rodrigo Delpech.

Here’s some sample footage from Bottle Slinger 2: Tanked:

The third installment of this Trashed Trifecta is “Bottle Slinger 3: Eurotrip”. Inebriated buds Chuck and Nick take to the streets of Europe, bouncing from Greece to Amsterdam to Ibiza to London and Italy. Along the way, they hook up with a hilarious cast of flair characters including Tom Dyer, Neil Garner, Neil Lowrey, Giovanni Doimo and Dario Doimo, Vasco, Stretch Harman and many more flair stars for long nights of mass consumption, making out with strange eurotrash girls and slinging bottles. Filmed over 3 weeks, this 14 city tour through 7 nations ends with a trip to the Bottleslinger Party featuring some of the wildest and most ridiculous footage of the Bottleslinger Girls and feats of flair not seen out of competition. This DVD is probably the most raunchy, outrageous and fun of the series, ending the Bottleslinger Trilogy on a high (and drunk) note.

Here’s a clip from Bottle Slinger 3: Eurotrip:

Purchase the Bottle Slinger series on BarSupplies.com:
http://barsupplies.com/bottle-slinger-p-1863.html

DVD Review: Marco Canova

Denis — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:15:07 +0000

After living in London for 6 years in the hospitality and bartending industries, Marco Canova developed into an extraordinary flair bartending talent. His stage presence is candid and fun without the attitude you see in many other Flair Competitors. Gracious in his instruction and precise in his movements, Marco demonstrates everything from basic throws and stalls through more complete routines. His demonstration explains many facets of flair moves, including positioning and the force required to land a move. Filmed in Verona Italy, the DVD is a colorful and inspiring instructional and motivational collection, borrowing from the flair style seen in European Flair Performers while still being distinctly Marco.

Here’s a 2 minute sample from the DVD showing his flair method:

You can purchase the complete Canova Marco DVD “Funky Spin” from BarSupplies.com:
http://barsupplies.com/canova-marco-funky-spin-flair-training-p-7571.html

Blue Blazer 2007 Official Gear

Denis — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:06:58 +0000

Where were you on May 20th and 21st, 2007? If you weren’t at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas, you missed a fantastic flair bartending show! Over the years, so many flair shows have lost the mixology component. So many people come to see the flying bottles and wild acrobatics that they forget the basis for this sport is in making great tasting drinks while putting on a show. Blue Blazer takes a step back into this methodology, ensuring that the judges put emphasis on the design and delivery of the drinks while considering the performance as a whole.

As one of the official sponsors of Blue Blazer 2007, BarProducts.com produced a line of commemorative merchandise that was available only at the show. What little stock we had left is now available to the public.

We have the official Blue Blazer Challenge 2007 Kolorcoat speed opener. This powder blue design features ghost flames on both sides, the official Blue Blazer logo and event date on the front and a list of sponsors on the back. This is a must have for Flair Bartenders whether you were there or not.

http://barsupplies.com/blue-blazer-2007-kolorcoat-p-1334.html

We also offer the official Blue Blazer Challenge 2007 Flair Bottle, featuring the 750ml design used in the actual competition.

http://barsupplies.com/blue-blazer-flair-bottle-p-1402.html

Lastly, if you missed the action, you’ll want to check out the Blue Blazer 2007 performance DVD. This DVD features all of the highlights of the competition.

http://barsupplies.com/blue-blazer-2007-p-1773.html

Assorted Color Blank Flair Bottles make for a colorful flair show

Denis — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:48:24 +0000

Whether you flair bartender with 750ml bottles or 1 Liter bottles, you’re covered with a great selection of single color blank flair bottles for every routine. The unprinted bottles are available in white, black, red, orange and pink. Mix and match them for a colorful flying array of bottles or stick to a single color for a unified presentation. The colors are bright and feature our shiny finish, allowing stage lights to reflect easily from them.

You may purchase these flair bottles for the discounted price of $18.50 at BarSupplies.com:

http://barsupplies.com/blank-flair-bottles-p-724.html

These Bottle are also available custom made with your own designs on them. For personalization of your flair bottles, we recommend using the online designer to design your own custom flair bottle.

Inexpensive Irregular Flair Bottles open opportunities for design

Denis — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:22:58 +0000

While we’re very proud of our flair bottle designs, we’re also happy to say that some of the rejects from our rigorous quality control checks can find some use. During production, these quality checks ensure that our classic flair bottles and flip bottles are near flawless. Occasionally, we’ll run across bottles with minor manufacturer’s defects. These are left blank and don’t have our high gloss finish so you– the creative bartender type– can finish them any way you’d like. These bottles are made of the same high grade PVC and are just as balanced and heavy duty as our regular 750ml bottles, but blank and await your design.

Many who buy these bottles choose to use them as-is. There’s something classic about a white flair bottle and these low cost options give you another bottle to throw into the mix without spending a lot of money. Others spray their bottles neon colors or wrap them in stickers or shaker tape. Your bottles can carry any design you like, so take advantage of this bargain while we’re offering it.

You can purchase these bottles from BarSupplies.com:

http://barsupplies.com/blank-flair-bottle-milliliter-irregulars-p-1933.html

Legends 10 T-Shirt marks a decade of flair bartending excellence

Denis — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:11:57 +0000

Commemorative t-shirts tend to be hit and miss, but there’s something incredibly timeless about this design and this event. Legends 10 in 2008 brought together both amazing talent from the Flair Bartending community with some of the best sponsors yet. Legends is hosted yearly in Las Vegas, playing host to bartenders from 20 different countries. It’s at Legends that the title of “Best Bartender in the World” is handed out, and you know the contestants are giving it their all.

The T-shirt from the event is 100% grey cotton with a black ringer style around the neck and sleeves. Akin to the classic baseball shirts of the 70s and 80s, this tee goes well with most any outfit and gives credibility to your game the next time you’re slinging bottles.

You can purchase this shirt in either Large or Xtra Large at BarSupplies.com:
http://barsupplies.com/shirt-legends-p-3373.html

A Lady’s version of this t-shirt is available in a form fitting baby-doll style shirt as well:
http://barsupplies.com/shirt-ladys-legends-p-3377.html

The iMix Portable Bar

Denis — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:45:48 +0000

It’s not often that something comes out that revolutionizes the flair bartending industry. When the iMix Portable Bar came out, it took built upon previous designs to give the user the most effective serving and performing surface available without sacrificing portability. The iMix Portable bar was designed with the flair bartender in mind. You’ll never have to make due with a kitchen counter, ironing board or card table again when you practice in or out of your home. Easily cart this bar to gigs, exhibitions or anywhere that you need a complete rolling bar in minutes. The bar is self contained, including a speed rail that runs the width of the bar and mounts with screws to complete your setup.

For transporting the bar, everything latches together and a handle extends. This simple rolling aparatus is no bulkier than a tradeshow display or a large suitcase and is easily put together in just a few minutes. The bar will easily pay for itself time and time again as you become a rolling bartender service for any occasion.

Flair Master Tribal Skull Flair Bottle

Denis — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:35:51 +0000

The attitude of this bottle is intense! Red and Black tribal design inspired by tattoo artwork adorns these original flair bottles and practice flip bottles using our permanent Kolorcoat technology. The artwork is vibrant and the bottles are damage resistant, just like the rest of our flair bottles. The artwork curves almost the entire diameter of the bottle, proclaiming you as FLAIR MASTER. The skull has red glowing eyes and a wicked scowl, striking fear into other flair competitors. Even if your sick moves don’t choke the competition, the designs on these flair bottles will.

These bottles are standard 750ml size and both the Original and Practice Flip Bottle are approximately the same weight and quality. Purchase your flair bottles and other flair merchandise from BarSupplies.com:

http://barsupplies.com/flair-master-kolorcoat-flair-bottle-p-5233.html