The Blind Wizard Deck Red Tally Ho Circle Back (Gimmicks and Online Instructions) by Don Boyer
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Our Price: £53.73/$60



Graham

BOMB-AZZ!!! I WANT A BRICK OF THESE!

No sweat....that'll be $720 please ;-)

So anyone pony up for this deck yet ? Is this really worth $60 ? I love the idea of an end stripper, but yikes... really.... $60 ?

I just purchased from Andrew over at https://www.magicandsuch.com/product/the......n-boyer/

I've been wanting a deck like this for a gambling demonstration so I feel it is worth it for me.

I feel that it is way too expensive (just my opinion). Basically a stripper deck, that will wear out with a lot of use. And to replace it would be too cost prohibitive.

Great point! I didn't go through with the order as Martini's Magic has end cut strippers for $12.50. I can mark the decks myself for feel and sight.

The answer to a simple question will determine whether I purchase, does card oreintation matter for the stripping action?

Yes

Glad you like them! They're currently on back-order at Murphy's Magic Supplies while I make more decks for their re-order. They should have some back in about three months.

To give you a break down...

If you get a professional-grade stripper deck - an ordinary edge stripper, not an end stripper - that can run you at least $25 if not more.

This is a pro-grade end stripper, with a very shallow cut. It's very difficult to detect, even for spectators aware of what stripper decks are and do. Best part is that with end stripping, you use an overhand shuffle instead of a Hindu shuffle to manipulated turned cards. It's a much more natural-looking handling to your audience.

As far as the marking system... Each card is marked in two corners on the back AND two corners on the faces. Yes, the faces are also marked, letting you read the bottom card of a stack without resorting to peeks or shiners. I love using that, personally - I used to use the Houdini Magic Gambler's Deck for similar purposes, because I'd let my spectator cut the deck and show off the bottom card, saying "Here's your card, on the bottom - I can't see it, I can't even see the back of it, so if it was marked, it wouldn't do me any good..." But Gambler's Decks required that you keep the deck in stack order, while this one DOESN'T. You can freely shuffle it and still read the bottom card, no sweat.

Each individual corner has anywhere from three to seven punch marks, depending on the card's value and suit. For an entire deck, that's ONE THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR punch marks. It takes a LOT of time and work to make that many punch marks, and I was "mass-producing" these decks for Murphy's - their initial order was for 150 decks. A good marked deck like the Ultimate Marked Deck can run you a pretty penny, and it may be a reader but you still need to see it to read it!

So yes, $60 isn't unreasonable. Considering how quickly they sold out, they could easily have gone for more. For now, at least, I'm keeping the price the same for the products I'm sending to Murphy's. I do also take on commissions to make custom-tailored decks for individuals, if you were interested in having your own end stripper, Blind Wizard, breather deck, etc. Check out www.thedecktailor.com for more info.

Hi Don, just sent you a pm.

Very reasonably priced considering Don.

I just ordered one of these and spoke with Don today I was very impressed with his care and attention to detail. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I will leave a review once I have had a chance to take it through it’s pacess. We should update the packaging though the wizard on the box looks nothing like me.

Don,

first congratulations for the release.

Great combination on a single deck.

Best

Congratulations Don, and keep up the great work!

Considering the money he had to invest on the specialty jigs to make these decks, the time and effort to learn exactly how each card must be oriented and the one at a time cutting involved. Now toss in what his time is worth to sit and make these. $60 is way more than fair. To be perfectly honest, It could have been more so that less magicians could have a more exclusive piece. This is certainly not a "hobbyest" or "beginner" deck (my opinion). I feel the guys who are using these are performing routines that can be closely scrutinized (even by other magicians) and still fool badly.

Ok after working with the deck for a few months I have to say I couldn’t ask for a better deck tailored to my needs as a magician. Thank you so much Don. I will be in contact again soon for more.

I hadn't heard of this deck before, looks incredible.

OK I got the deck but I'm struggling to 'pick up' the markings, any tips? I know it's just me just can't seem to make it out.