On Mar 22, 2024, Nathan Alexander wrote:
Agreed. It's so easy to read (and from a distance), yet perfectly hidden. But what blows my mind is the ability to find marked cards, and from within the deck, on the sides. Very cool decks for sure.

On Mar 22, 2024, rowland wrote:
I received mine last week and I’m really impressed, as others have said the main marks are super easy to read from a distance. The other marks are very clever and will enable you to do some really clever things with the deck. But my main use will be the back markings the deck is worth the price to me just for that. On top of everything it’s actually a nice deck to use as well.

On Mar 23, 2024, TomB wrote:
I have witnessed Peter X destroy people with this deck for YEARS. It was designed for magicians, and I am ecstatic that he released it.

On Mar 29, 2024, SNAFU wrote:
I regret not ordering the cards on Kickstarter back then. As soon as they are available at a German retailer, I will definitely buy them.

A question for those who have already tested them in the wild: Aren't the main marks a bit too obvious? Sure, you can read them excellently, but isn't there a risk that the audience will recognize them too?

On Mar 29, 2024, ckelley wrote:
Awesome- just ordered my set.

On Mar 29, 2024, SNAFU wrote:
I regret not ordering the cards on Kickstarter back then. As soon as they are available at a German retailer, I will definitely buy them.

A question for those who have already tested them in the wild: Aren't the main marks a bit too obvious? Sure, you can read them excellently, but isn't there a risk that the audience will recognize them too?

On Mar 29, 2024, Peter X wrote:
I've been using them for more than 6 years and nobody ever saw the marks. They are more obvious on camera if you are looking for them, but I believe they are well disguised when used in real life. I've shown them to many magicians and most of them couldn't find them (without doing the flip book test) until I showed them the marks.

On Mar 29, 2024, SNAFU wrote:

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On Mar 29, 2024, Peter X wrote:
I've been using them for more than 6 years and nobody ever saw the marks. They are more obvious on camera if you are looking for them, but I believe they are well disguised when used in real life. I've shown them to many magicians and most of them couldn't find them (without doing the flip book test) until I showed them the marks.

Yeah, I guess I just had some luck to look at the right spot. I can't wait to try them.

Regarding "brick and mortar stores" - there are a few in Germany. The (imho) nicest and probably oldest is "Zauberkönig" in Berlin (zauberkoenig-berlin.de). There is another one in Berlin "fabiolus-magic.de", that I can also recommend. There is also one in Nürnberg, Bavaria with a very nice owner, but if I remember correclty the have noch so many cards. https://zauberschule-franken.de/dein-zau......aden.php

I hope you find a retailer so I don't have to fly to the states for a pack ;-)

On Apr 13, 2024, The Magic Ref wrote:
WOW, just WOW! This deck is one of the most useful marked decks I have ever laid eyes on (No Pun Intended), well maybe there was a pun intended... The quality is fantastic of course, but the markings are unreal. I'm 61 and need readers to read anything. I can instantly read the backs of these cards. The other markings are also super easy to read. These will take your magic to another level if you apply the simple principles and devise your unique routine. I don't want to go into specifics but with one glance you can know what card they chose, whether they pull it out and look at it, or stick the deck behind their back and randomly turn one over so one knows what the card is, use it as a one-way deck, and many other applications. The whole thing is no matter what they do, you can very easily and quickly divine which card is theirs. I mean they shuffle until their heart is content, they choose the card, you never touch the deck or force a card and you know what they chose. No electronics or thumpers just a fantastic design on quality Bicycle brand card stock. I know this took a lot of work and effort to bring to market, I hope you sell a million of these. I give my highest recommendation, especially if you're just an average card worker like myself, with this deck I am in total control. when I backed this on Kickstarter, I knew these cards were going to be special, so I bought 3 regular decks and 3 stripper versions. I'm so glad I did, I'm all set for several years. Mike