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Kanped · « **on:** December 19, 2011, 11:30:51 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_vGWu9VVyQ

Just thought I'd share this nice little routine I came across. The method is pretty obvious if you pay attention but I really like the rainbow deck idea... so I made one with a whole bunch of extra jokers from decks I've collected and I now have a deck of 52 cards with 49 different backs. I use the 4 aces out of a blue rider back for the force cards and obviously mine, for the most part, aren't as rare as Lennart's but it's a nice little item and it's a bunch of fun to do. One for those, like myself, who are collectors who like simple card tricks.

Fallen_Angel_of_Luck · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2011, 01:20:02 AM »

u realise they sell a 'stolen cards' deck?

MrLukeCarroll · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2011, 01:35:44 AM »

Nice Routine I originally saw at the Essential Magic Conference, and whilst it may have a simple technique for us magicians its still a beautiful baffling effect for most spectators,

and I really enjoy the idea of 48 different backed jokers, if used correctly the fact that they also picked the only non-jokers in the deck could be used as a kicker ending.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2011, 02:04:06 AM »

Perhaps you'd be interested in trying something similar with a FREE deck you can get from the USPC?

http://www.usplayingcard.com/pages/custom_cards/10.php

If you request one (or as I did, even two) of those promo decks, they'll send them free. The backs are identical and obviously one-way, but every single face is from a different deck design. Many of the cards highlight a specific feature, such as glow-in-the-dark print, custom shapes, things like that. The Ace of Spades is incredibly impressive - black face with darker black printed onto the card surface. Reminds me of some of those watches that are all black right down to the hands and numbers.

I mean, hey - they're FREE.

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2011, 02:14:49 AM »

what email do we request one or two from and what should i say?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2011, 02:55:28 AM »

Quote from: FIVEofHEARTS on December 20, 2011, 02:14:49 AM

what email do we request one or two from and what should i say?

There's only ONE email address on the entire page. Say you'd like a sample copy of the deck pictured in the photo. They're like advertisements, they give them away all the time.

moonexe · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2011, 03:25:02 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on December 20, 2011, 02:04:06 AM

black face with darker black printed onto the card surface.

That's it, I need one of those now. Just for that one card. An email will be sent in the next few minutes.

MrLukeCarroll · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2011, 05:13:55 AM »

Wow thanks heaps for that link, I might pick up a deck myself (Let's hope shipping to Australia is also free)

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2011, 05:46:19 AM »

thats what im hoping as well Mr Luke Carrol

Don Boyer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:44:03 AM »

Actually, if I had to guess - I'd say it might not be free that far away. I don't know if they'd just charge you for overseas delivery or restrict delivery to US addresses only. If either's the case, get an American buddy on here to accept the deck for you and pay/trade with him/her in exchange for shipping the deck to you. I'd do it for you but I've already received two at my PO Box and I wouldn't want to sound greedy. Though I might be able to have it shipped to my girlfriend's address, and that of her parents who live in the next apartment...

Kanped · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2011, 06:49:18 AM »

Quote from: Fallen_Angel_of_Luck on December 20, 2011, 01:20:02 AM

u realise they sell a 'stolen cards' deck?

Yeah but it's more fun to make your own. Besides, that deck is £20 plus shipping over here and for what you're getting, to me, it isn't worth it.

Kanped · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2011, 03:35:00 PM »

http://www.52kards.com/forum/index.php?/videos/view-93-collectors-cards/

Uploaded a video of a stripped-down version of my take on it (had to be self-working to be eligible, so I cut out a trick deal to hide the reveal at the start) if anyone's interested.

phantom1412 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:13:25 AM »

Quote from: Good@Sabacc on December 20, 2011, 02:04:06 AM

Perhaps you'd be interested in trying something similar with a FREE deck you can get from the USPC?

http://www.usplayingcard.com/pages/custom_cards/10.php

If you request one (or as I did, even two) of those promo decks, they'll send them free. The backs are identical and obviously one-way, but every single face is from a different deck design. Many of the cards highlight a specific feature, such as glow-in-the-dark print, custom shapes, things like that. The Ace of Spades is incredibly impressive - black face with darker black printed onto the card surface. Reminds me of some of those watches that are all black right down to the hands and numbers.

I mean, hey - they're FREE.

Could you post pictures of those decks?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2011, 02:12:17 AM »

There's a picture right on the page I linked to - it's the one that says "BICYCLE - CUSTOM PLAYING CARDS - PROMOTIONAL DECK" in the upper right corner of the page.

If you want to see the individual cards, give me a little time and I'll take some sample photos to upload.

moonexe · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2011, 02:54:53 PM »

I just got a reply asking for an address to ship it to

I gave them my Canadian address, we'll see if they do send me one. Though they might be more likely to since I mentioned being in the process of designing a deck(They even asked me details for a quote, I said the design wasn't ready yet but gave them basic info anyway)...

Edit:
I’ll get this shipped out to you tomorrow morning. Thanks!

Thanks,
Tiffany Mahan
Custom Sales Rep
The United States Playing Card Company
(859) 815-7414
Fax (859) 815-7361
Tiffanymahan@usplayingcard.com

John B. · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2011, 06:48:24 PM »

same here moon, they asked about if i wanted a quote for 2500 or 5000 so im taking one of those but not buying any.

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #16 on:** December 21, 2011, 07:24:20 PM »

yeah, i just said a brick of decks made up of ad cards, so i could hand them out as a business card

moonexe · « **Reply #17 on:** December 21, 2011, 07:25:10 PM »

A brick? You gotta be kidding...

xela · « **Reply #18 on:** December 21, 2011, 07:45:30 PM »

Hey guys I got these in a few days ago as an example of a smooth finish deck. To be honest, there is nothing cool about the cards except that Ace of Spades.

moonexe · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2011, 10:04:40 PM »

Well, that's exactly what I wanted to see, the ace of spades

and hey, it's free.

John B. · « **Reply #20 on:** December 28, 2011, 12:53:31 PM »

the promotional deck is not that bad, i got it recently and use it for suffiling and things that could bend the cards if i screw up.

Joshua Robinson · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:11:45 AM »

i received mine today!! actually quite nice, what finish is it though? and how could i use it for a stolen cards deck?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2012, 08:33:04 AM »

Quote from: Five on January 04, 2012, 01:11:45 AM

i received mine today!! actually quite nice, what finish is it though? and how could i use it for a stolen cards deck?

That's something you need to figure out for yourself. Get creative!

I think the deck is just smooth finish, perhaps "ivory" finish.

Lushbob · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2012, 06:07:49 PM »

Quote from: Five on January 04, 2012, 01:11:45 AM

actually quite nice, what finish is it though?

I'm almost completely sure that it's Smooth Finish. When comparing it to my Aladdin decks, they seem to be the exact same finish. But, as it doesn't say anywhere on the box, I can't know for sure.

Don Boyer · « **Reply #24 on:** January 11, 2012, 02:27:48 AM »

Quote from: Lushbob on January 10, 2012, 06:07:49 PM

Quote from: Five on January 04, 2012, 01:11:45 AM
actually quite nice, what finish is it though?

I'm almost completely sure that it's Smooth Finish. When comparing it to my Aladdin decks, they seem to be the exact same finish. But, as it doesn't say anywhere on the box, I can't know for sure.

As I said, I'm pretty sure they're smooth. It's meant as an advertising/customizing sample, not really for play.

Quote from: Five on December 21, 2011, 07:24:20 PM

yeah, i just said a brick of decks made up of ad cards, so i could hand them out as a business card

If you REALLY wanted to do that, try going to 809bicycle.com. They take orders for Rider and Mandolin Backs. I'm going to talk with a designer friend about helping me whip up a simple design to submit for a business card made from a playing card.