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David Regal V.I.P. 828 Posts 
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Oh, and as far as deck switches go, try "forgetting" to tuck in the flap on the case of the deck being switched out, as well as the case of the one being switched in.
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts
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On 2005-02-12 10:50, David Regal wrote: Very well said, David. That's exactly THE point! 
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rowdymagi5 Inner circle Virginia 3623 Posts
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I noticed something....a friend bought a deck of cards with the Ted Lesley Marking system already done (verses buying the kit and doing it yourself). His markings are considerably smaller than mine (which I marked myself). I actually like his markings better, still very visible, but a tad bit more deceptive. Anybody else notice this, or is his deck just a fluke?
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caseman New user Greensboro, NC 56 Posts
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I have been using Boris Wild's version and have fried both laypeople as well as magicians. BTW so has Boris. He fried me at a 4F convention a few years ago and I bought his book just to learn the method. ( What can I say?) His routines are also so well thought out that you won't spend but a split second looking at the deck, and there are several routines where the spectator has the feeling that you never looked! I can only give it my highest recommendation and tell you that it is simply the best! His version is like having X-ray vision. I tortured a fellow magi friend one day for several hours before letting him in on it. He was furious! Then he bought the book and is now fooling the heck out of people as well. Give it a try. On second thought, don't consider it. Just kidding. One distinct difference in the Wild version is that the markings can be read from a normal table spread. An asset to the working pro. Hope this helps. Have a good one.
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jkvand Special user Johnstown, PA 658 Posts
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On 2005-02-14 16:32, rowdymagi5 wrote: I've bought the marking material and made my own decks, and I've always gotten the smaller markings. I got an older sheet in an online auction, and the markings on that sheet were bigger. So, I think they used to have a bigger size, but I believe that now all of the markings that are produced today are the smaller size, which I like better anyway. |
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts
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You also might consider rereading Sid Fleischman's The Charlatan's Handbook for a DIY method that allows you more personal control over the markings.
We dance an invisible dance to music they cannot hear.
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Ron Reid Inner circle Phoenix, Arizona 2733 Posts
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Hello:
Anyone who has the "Ellis in Wonderland" DVD can pick up some nice touches with the Ted Lesley deck by watching the "Jazz Cards" segment. I thought Ellis' touches were just excellent. I have the Boris Wild video/book and system and have found it hard to see, even with repeated practice. Maybe my eyes aren't as good as they once were. His routines and thinking are superb, though. Ron |
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gerard1973 Special user Michigan, U.S.A. 688 Posts
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Rayg1952:
There are two books on marked cards that I would suggest. Both books are soft bound and inexpensive. They are: Marked for Life by Kirk Charles Hidden in Plain Sight by Kirk Charles I believe that the Marked for Life book as information about the Ted Lesley's Marked Deck system. The Hidden in Plain Sight book includes a special section on the Boris Wild Marked Deck.
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StephenP Regular user 103 Posts
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Does anyone know where to find the Lesley Marked Deck or book now?
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10798 Posts
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This new book for the "Ultimate Marked Deck" also looks interesting...
http://www.penguinmagic.com/product.php?ID=S12214
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Michael Peterson Inner circle is where I'm trapped, because of my 4071 Posts
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On 2010-11-18 23:54, StephenP wrote: You make up the deck yourself- http://www.lybrary.com/lesleys-working-p......241.html Mike |
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StephenP Regular user 103 Posts
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UMD does look interesting. And thank you, Michael!
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Wizard Regular user Sweden 142 Posts
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In my humble opinion ist the best marked deck up to now the "Phoenix-deck-marked-deck-card-shark.This deck is a combination between Ted Lesley´s and Card Sharks systems.
http://www.elmwoodmagic.com/full/accesso......7872.htm
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PWRIS Regular user 177 Posts
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I have bee using the TL Deck for years and have never been caught. I also use the Boris Marked deck but in all honesty the lighting has to be right. I remember one time doing a couple of effects for friends at a Dinner Party, the lighting was low (dinner style) and I just could not read the Boris deck, after a while my friend asked me "are they marked!" I went into the bedroom and changed them for the TL Deck and continued I ended up with The Working Performer´s Card Stab from the Ted Lesley DVD Caberet Mindreading and yes he got to keep the Marked Signed card !! Going back to the begining of this thread (2005)I assume that the deck was returned
 however the above just goes to prove that we think differently to the lay public. For me it´s Teds deck all the way. Paul
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10798 Posts
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On 2010-11-20 18:11, StephenP wrote: There is a companion book for Ultimate Marked Deck and a review can be found here: http://sexymagicreviews.wordpress.com/20......laplaud/ I'm a huge fan of Cardshark's Phoenix decks and you would not be disappointed with his MD or S.U.M. - great stuff.
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J M Talbot Inner circle 3058 Posts
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I would add another plug for the Lesley system. I have made a number of decks over the years and it is consistently my marked deck of choice. I agree with PWRIS that the professionaly printed Boris Wild marked deck is difficult to read in low light. I have made my own using the Lesley material with better results. I recently picked up the Phoniex deck, the design is great but again I find the marks a little tougher to read than my Lesley deck. I have also tried the Dekram deck and the Demon Deck from Lee Earle.
I have not had a chance to the look at the Ultimate marked deck but will. I would prefer to find a pre-marked deck that I like as much as my homemade Lesley's. |
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Chessmann Inner circle 4246 Posts
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Talbot, I second every item in your post.
I don't mind making up a Lesley deck...but I would Llove it they could be had ready-made (printed with the markings), a la the Phoenix Deck...
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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Max Krause V.I.P. I should be creating magic with my 1188 Posts
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On 2011-07-01 15:28, Chessmann wrote: ME TOO!!!!
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Chessmann Inner circle 4246 Posts
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My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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Dick Christian Inner circle Northern Virginia (Metro DC) 2619 Posts
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Chessmann, Max,
There IS such a deck currently on the market. Called the "DeKram" deck it is available from Magic Masters for $29 plus s+h. The only problem (depending on one's point of view about such things) is that it does NOT have a "standard" (e.g., Bicycle, Bee or Tally Ho) back design; however, offsetting that possible disadvantage is the fact the the location of the marks is less obvious than in the regular Lesley system.
Dick Christian
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