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austin · « **on:** November 30, 2011, 09:24:42 PM »

via 52cartes

Note that this will be in Paris soon to participate in the show "The Greatest Cabaret Du Monde"
Printed in 500 per Gemaco

xela · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:27:14 PM »

Nice find. The backs look great, but Gemaco decks are horrible for handling.

dee1orean · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:27:25 PM »

Ohhh, I like those, where will these be available?

Evan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:36:16 PM »

I definitely can't say that these aren't well designed. But they just aren't my style. I have no interest in getting them

dee1orean · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:45:48 PM »

Just placed an order for two decks from a shop here in the UK.... good times!!

austin · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:47:03 PM »

I'm not interested in these, there not my type, but that design is good i'll say that.

Evan · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:17:12 PM »

Quote from: dee1orean on November 30, 2011, 09:45:48 PM

Just placed an order for two decks from a shop here in the UK.... good times!!

Please let us know how they are once you get them!

phantom1412 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2011, 03:13:48 AM »

This is not USPCC deck, right?

Kanped · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2011, 04:51:18 AM »

Quote from: phantom1412 on December 01, 2011, 03:13:48 AM

This is not USPCC deck, right?

Right. Plus, only the backs are customized? Try harder, guys.

munro159 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2011, 05:39:47 AM »

I think they have these at penguin magic if anyone is interested.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 01, 2011, 12:21:29 PM »

Quote from: munro159 on December 01, 2011, 05:39:47 AM

I think they have these at penguin magic if anyone is interested.

Correction: HAD. Sold out. The site 52cartes links to in Singapore has them still, via another link on that page.

They're expensive - a minus. Better decks can be had for less.
They're Gemaco, casino quality - that's not bad, maybe a half-plus.
They have a pretty back - a plus.
The faces, including the ACE of SPADES, are bog-standard Gemaco - a minus, maybe even two.
The tuck box is plain silver with a peek-a-boo window - one very boring minus.

I think you see where I'm leaning on this fence...

Lushbob · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2011, 05:15:15 PM »

^I agree.
Although the backs look a little interesting, they don't look like they're anything to write home about.

dee1orean · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2011, 04:28:05 PM »

Quote from: ezstreet1997 on November 30, 2011, 10:17:12 PM

Quote from: dee1orean on November 30, 2011, 09:45:48 PM
Just placed an order for two decks from a shop here in the UK.... good times!!
Please let us know how they are once you get them!

They are gemaco decks, they come in a very cheap looking silver box with no writing, no seal and no cellophane wrap.

The cardsare not even wrapped inside the box like you sometimes get.
The silver box does have a cellophane window so you can see the card backs and the artwork does not disappoint.

Court cards may be custom, I don't know what a standard court card looks like as the only other gemaco deck I have is the house of blues deck which also seems to feature custom court cards.

Handling, they don't faro worth a damn. they fan easily enough. the stock is very thick

Hope this helps .

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2011, 06:57:32 PM »

@dee - Thanks! Although the design is amazing, the lack of effort to me just doesn't sell it.

Billywiz · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2011, 07:06:09 PM »

Thanks for the review @dee, as a magician I love the look of the back design, but after reading about the quality of the cards....I'll pass on these.

Billy.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 06, 2011, 07:38:15 PM »

I think the box is unique but it doesn't go along with the deck at all.

dmbaggs · « **Reply #16 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:31:43 PM »

The box just reminds me of a cheap deck you would get on vacation. I don't really care the deck itself either. I think back looks kind of silly. Nothing I would buy.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 07, 2011, 05:15:36 AM »

Quote from: dee1orean on December 06, 2011, 04:28:05 PM

They are gemaco decks, they come in a very cheap looking silver box with no writing, no seal and no cellophane wrap.

The cardsare not even wrapped inside the box like you sometimes get.
The silver box does have a cellophane window so you can see the card backs and the artwork does not disappoint.

Court cards may be custom, I don't know what a standard court card looks like as the only other gemaco deck I have is the house of blues deck which also seems to feature custom court cards.

Handling, they don't faro worth a damn. they fan easily enough. the stock is very thick

Hope this helps .

If you couldn't tell if the faces were standard or not, they're probably standard. The Ace of Spades was as standard as they get, so I don't see why the faces would be any different.

A pretty card back is about the only thing this deck has going for it. I'm guessing the magicians who commissioned this deck were more into it for trying to catch the custom-deck wave. Looks more like they wiped out. I'll pass.

dee1orean · « **Reply #18 on:** December 07, 2011, 08:09:05 PM »

If I get a chance tomorrow I'll post a pic of the Court Cards

dmbaggs · « **Reply #19 on:** December 08, 2011, 04:12:58 AM »

Quote from: dee1orean on December 07, 2011, 08:09:05 PM

If I get a chance tomorrow I'll post a pic of the Court Cards

Ah, that would be dope! I'd love to see them!! How is the deck?

KPopFever605 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 08, 2011, 11:04:55 AM »

Are the court card themed Black and Red or is it just standard?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #21 on:** December 11, 2011, 06:27:50 AM »

Quote from: Kanped on December 01, 2011, 04:51:18 AM

Quote from: phantom1412 on December 01, 2011, 03:13:48 AM
This is not USPCC deck, right?

Right. Plus, only the backs are customized? Try harder, guys.

I knew I spotted this somewhere...

Gemaco is now a subsidiary of USPC! They were bought out a couple of years ago. I think it's similar to Fournier in that they're still operating their own printing facilities and run relatively independently within the company, but don't quote me on that.

Siegismyname · « **Reply #22 on:** March 22, 2012, 02:35:47 AM »

Just saw magic babe ning's twitter and she hinted at Pentad2 coming out sometime later this year.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #23 on:** March 22, 2012, 11:15:28 PM »

Quote from: Siegismyname on March 22, 2012, 02:35:47 AM

Just saw magic babe ning's twitter and she hinted at Pentad2 coming out sometime later this year.

More of the same? Pass.

NathanCanadas · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:10:35 PM »

Meh. Doesn't compare to other custom decks coming out IMO.

Frost · « **Reply #25 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:16:48 PM »

This deck doesn't catch my eye and i heard that it doesn't handle really good so i am passing on this and going to buy the vaudeville deck .