Wow.. it's been 2.5 years since I've uploaded a deck review! Went through a big life change... having sold my house/car/etc, quit my job, and backpacking around Europe. Anyway... now I'm excited to back making YouTube videos! 

This deck review is for the GOLD Gatorbacks by David Blaine. Spoiler alert: I really like them and am impressed by the MetalLuxe foil. It looks great and doesn't interfere with the handling.

By the way... the "cards in action" sequence on this video (about 2/3 of the way into the video) is I think my best version yet! (Essentially it's just me trying to show off with card moves.)

Here it is ----> https://youtu.be/E88S9h631rc

Let me know what you think!

Thanks Don!    That makes sense about the cut card.  I do remember now having seen those a couple times in the past.  Although I've never actually played cards in a real casino... haven't even been to Vegas yet!

I'm very happy E restrained themselves from including an ad card in this deck.  And yes I do try to keep the reviews from becoming too long.  If anything I probably risk too little information, but I'd rather err on the side of brevity.

Any opinion on the royalty-free music I'm using during the "deck in action" segment?  I'm trying out YouTube's music adding feature... but the choices are rather limited.  I still haven't decided which is less painful:  awkward silence or the music I used.

Thanks very much!  Yeah I was lucky to get this deck. 

Here's my deck review for David Blaine's Black Gatorbacks playing cards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRk5Yj5mYl8

Just finished uploading a deck review for the new David Blaine playing cards:  Metallic Green Gatorbacks.
http://youtu.be/-ofy_tqfWS0

Here's a video review for the first MPC-branded deck, created by....  (drum roll).... MakePlayingCards.com.
This is my first time handling a deck manufactured by MPC.
http://youtu.be/JGy7G1DXqrM

Here is a video review for the Blue Fontaine deck, by Zach Mueller:
http://youtu.be/BqjSELOQfE8

Here is a review for the White Rounders deck, created by Ellusionist and Daniel Madison:
http://youtu.be/n7WZ6PcCjcU

Quote from: FrenchFryNecromancer on January 20, 2014, 09:09:36 PM

Did you guys see the update Omar posted today on the kickstarter?  It shows the faces of the cards - pink color for the red cards.  I think this will look nice.  I signed up for a brick.  Hope it gets funded.

Only two things I'm concerned with
1.  How long it will take for the decks to arrive, given Omar's disclaimer.
2.  "cambric" finish....?  I hope it's not like the "cambric" finish on Ace Fulton's Casino deck.....   <shudder>

But other than that... I'm kinda excited about this deck! 

Wow!! You signed up for a brick? I watch most of your reviews. Of the videos I've seen, you usually have great taste. I'm really surprised by this.

I remember seeing a video of these a while back; I wanted them but they weren't available at the time.  When I saw them on KS I jumped on the early bird brick price (which is still available).  They just look kinda like fun cards.  It's very possible I might end up downgrading to a half brick later.  I usually end up add/removing from my pledge towards the end of the project once I have seen all the updates and know exactly what I'm getting (or not getting).  I myself actually like the pink/blue design.  Reminds me of all the bright colored tennis shoes they are selling now.  At first you see those tennis shoes and you think "what?  who??  what!!?!?"... and then after a bit your mind has melted into a thick paste from staring too long... and you start thinking maybe they look nice.

Maybe I'm off on this one.  Does anyone care to chime in with their opinions of the deck's design itself?  (shipping and extras discussions aside)

If I had to critique anything I would say the design risks being too simple.  It would be nice to have some more customization on the court cards.... something beyond just color.  And the white borders may verge on being a little thick.

2nd pic is D&D Ultimate Deck.  Not sure on first one...

That's a cool close up of the Bohemia ace of spades.  I had never noticed the detail on those little background lines how it almost looks like a coffee stain.  The only one I guessed with certainty was fultons casino.  I still remember the unpleasant surprise of opening my first deck of fultons casino cards and trying to do a fan with them.   

Here is another...

Any ideas....   just based off the face of this card?