Hi All, I know that I'm not quite as fanatical about decks as some of you are so I'm a bit worried that my reviewing will be seen as a bit inadequate!  I mainly come at this from the point of a (non-Cardistry) magician - and their application for magic. 

However, I do like taking photos - and I think that there are some pretty nice ones in my combined review!  So I thought I'd include a link here - and also post an exclusive pic that didn't make it to the review - but it was such a nice one taken on location in North Wales that I thought it needed to go somewhere!  Hope that's all ok!

You can read the magic perspective review here: https://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2018/09/28/another-deck-selection-cherry-casino-mondrian-broadway-infinitas-deck/

And I'll now do my best to attach the file!

I love the sideways tuck cases which seem increasingly prevalent these days.  In many ways this is a classic NOC deck - minimalist design with inherent elegance.  The Murphys branding doesn't get in the way, and I love the stripes inside the case. They were my first set of NOCs to handle - and I was impressed by the weight and smoothness of the Expert Playing Card stock. The Jokers don't really do it for me, but this is a nice deck for collectors or magicians.  As usual I have a more detailed review with more pictures here: http://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2017/02/16/magicians-anonymous-playing-cards-deck-review/ - but what does everyone else think about the deck? 
(Here's a pic to get you started)

The Luxx Eliptica is the latest in a line of great decks.  Like it's immediate predecessor, it is a borderless design - very minimal based on an attractive repeating ellipse (hence the name) pattern. The gold accent of the pattern makes all four colours (Green, Red, Blue and Purple) look even better.  We like the back design, the court cards with their solid backgrounds and most of the slightly bulbous pips.  We're not so fond of what has been done to the clubs. First edition come in numbered and sealed boxes.  You can see a more detailed review and some more pictures here: http://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2016/06/19/jp-playing-cards-luxx-eliptica-review/
I'll attach my favourite pic because I like the lighting on it - to wet your appetite!  (nb I've reduce the resolution to post here)

We're really taken by the style of this (relatively) new deck from Stockholm 17.  It is interesting to look at their site and see how the design has gone through several stages (with a version 3 at Kickstarter stage now).
We love the court cards, the way the spot cards have been laid out and especially the giant aces.
Lots of nice pics (I was getting a bit arty - sorry!) in our full review - http://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2015/10/25/number-17-deck-review-and-photo-feature/
Has anyone chipped in to 'Le Chat Rouge' version?

This is my first proper post here and I'm not sure of the etiquette for linking to external reviews.  So mods - please sort me out if I get it wrong!

Although this is no longer a 'new' deck, I have only just got round to looking at this fabulous new deck from JP Playing Cards.

I've fallen in love with the stunning design, and as someone more used to USPCC stock have been really pleasantly surprised by the handling of the Luxx deck.

I think it is aimed more at the gambling market than the magic one with which I am more familiar - but I could see it being used well in both.

A solid **** - and I very nearly went for all 5!

For my more detailed review and some lovely pics you can go here: http://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2014/10/14/luxx-playing-cards-review/