WHIP RETAILERS
Western Stage Props
www.westernstageprops.comProps of all kinds for the Wild West performer or enthusiast. Ropes, throwing knives, prop guns, whips of all kinds. A great selection of videos too.
WHIP MAKERS — LEATHER
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Joe Strain
www.northernwhipco.comA fantastic U.S. Based whip maker. Joe Makes a lot of my whips including the one that I used to set both of my Guinness Book records of 222 cracks in 60 seconds. Joe has made me whips ranging from for feet to twenty-five feet in length. Joe is also responsible for the whips used by Haley Barry in Catwoman and the whips used in the movie "The Legend of Zorro" staring Antonio Banderas. If you've seem my show, you've seen Joe's whips in action.
Paul Nolan
paulnolan@midwestwhips.comPaul is based out of Pahrump, Nevada. Paul's whips have been featured in both television and movies including "The Rundown" staring the Rock.
David Morgan
www.davidmorgan.comThe grand-daddy of whip makers responsible for the design and production of the Indiana Jones whips. When I was a kid, all I wanted was a Morgan.
WHIP MAKERS — LEATHER
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
Russell Schultz
www.rpschultzwhips.comHeralding from Australia, Russell is one of the finest in the business.
Mike Murphy
www.murphywhips.comMike is an award winning Australian whip maker and whip cracker. Mikes web site includes an extensive line of some of the best bullwhips, stockwhips and signal whips anywhere, not to mention an amazing selection of twhip cracking videos and supplies. Mike was instrumental in the original design for the original whip used to set the Guinness Book record "Most bullwhip cracks - 60 seconds"
Simon Martin, Whip Maker
www.whipmaker.com.auA whip maker and whip cracker from Tasmania, Australia
WHIP MAKERS — NYLON
Nylon whips are a great economical choice over kangaroo or other hides. Great for the beginner who may not have a lot of money to spend and great for the professional who desires a good alternative to other materials not suitable for some climates. Plus nylon comes in some really cool colors too.
Steve Huntress — NEA Whips
www.neawhips.comWhen I need a nylon whip for me or someone else, Steve is my go-to guy.
Rhett Kelley's Nylon 'Florida-Style' Cow whips and bullwhips
www.cowwhips.comAnother great nylon maker from Florida.
VIDEOS — INSTRUCTIONAL
Whip Basics — A Beginner's Guide
— Robert Amper
www.whip-basics.com— Robert Amper
Written and hosted by Robert Amper, this 2-disc DVD set is a must for anyone wanting to learn how to crack a whip. This is the first ever instructional whipcracking video to be focus tested and recut 9 times. The most effective learning aid for anyone new to whips and whipcracking.
BOOKS — INSTRUCTIONAL
Let's Get Cracking — The How-To Book of Bullwhip Skills
— Robert Dante
www.bullwhip.biz— Robert Dante
If you want to crack a bullwhip, or if you already crack whips, this book is for you.
Bullwhip expert and teacher Robert Dante shares the ins and outs of whip cracking, from beginning to advanced levels of ability. He covers the dynamics of safe bullwhip handling, basic cracks, elementary tricks and stunts, advanced whip cracking routines and flashes, professional performing, whips as exercise for fitness, whip maintenance, using two-handed whips and blacklight nylon whips, and much more.
ENTHUSIASTS
The Bullwhip FAQ
www.bullwhip.orgWorld Wide Whips
www.worldwidewhips.comA really cool whip Collector's Page
PERFORMERS
Robert Dante
www.bullwhip.netWhether its circuses, cabarets, conventions, or Wild West events, Robert is a fantastic whip handler and the first to set the Guinness Record "Most Bullwhip Cracks - 60 seconds" Founder of the Minneapolis Bullwhip Academy and one I consider a friend and inspiration.
Let's Get Cracking — The How-To Book of Bullwhip Skills
Gery Deer
www.thewhipstudio.comGery is an award-winning professional whip performer and coach from Ohio and has the only permanent facility for non-combative whip artistry training and entertainment in the U.S.!
Cowboy Mike Wooldridge
www.cowboymikewooldridge.comI did my very first "Wild West" show with Mike. It was a great pleasure working with him and I’m looking forward to the day that we get to do it again.
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