Thursday, October 30, 2008

Eco Edition, Bicycle Playing Cards


Eco Edition, Bicycle Playing Cards. We have a new deck and it has Color!This deck is dedicated to the environment. The box say" Our Playing Cards are crafted from sustainable paper; starch-based laminating glue and vegetable based printing inks.This pack of cards is recyclable. The deck is a standard "bicycle deck but with some great green colors and a one of a kind, very cool brown cardboard box with the recyclable symbol right on it.The deck comes factory sealed but no cellophane wrap. As a performer I am not sure how much call you would have to use this deck?Unless you have a gig for a environmental group, earth day or some happy go lucky tree hugger ( these gigs are around just not everyday) But if you do they will perform just fine. As a collector the deck is very cool! The USPCC seems to make cool decks for everyone else but somethimes falls short when making something for themself. Not this time this deck is cool. The cards have a great bleand of green color and the box is "Wicked Cool" thats a boston thing. the deck will really standout amoung your collection and wont brake the back to buy.I know its a standard bike deck but because of the colors and the box I would rate it a 7.5. This is based on the visual and the collectability of the deck and not the performing standards. To find the Eco deck and hundres of others please visit my store. www.the1eyedjack.com

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Bicycle Playing Cards, Limited Edition Series


Guess what? Yes another new deck on the market and its WHITE & BLACK ! OK, so I still wish someone would print something with color but here goes. This new deck is the 1st in a series of 10 that will be produced by The United States Playing Card Company under its "Limited Edition" title. That in itself will have some great collectivity and lets hope they actually make all 10 decks unlike the "Vintage Design" Series they put out and only made 6 out of 12 decks? This deck is a standard "Bicycle"deck but with a white back and art work similar to a "Poker Peek" I must say the part of the deck I like best is the box, the 3 color design Black, Gold and White is eye catching and looks great among the standard 2 color designs of most decks. The ad card inside the box claims that this deck will only be available for a limited time. For a collector that would be prize, because as a performer there is not to much exciting about this deck, Standard "bicycle deck" different back and I can think of many other decks that fall into this group that the back design in more attractive. But if you collect cards like I do you will want it, and lets wait and see how they handle the next 9 decks in the series? The real good news is for a deck that is the first deck in a series and is on a limited time frame, it sure is affordable.
My overall rating if I consider a standard bike deck a 5 then this is a 6, but that could go much higher on the collectors side ... we will see what the future brings my advice, Get this deck now while they are easy to find and cheap!
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Karnival Deck , Bicycle Playing Cards


Karnival Deck, Bicycle Playing Cards here is the newest Black and White deck in the recent line of many. The quality is bicycle with the "Air Cushion" Finish so they handle great. The deck comes with 2 jokers, one holding the 3 of hearts. 1 double back card and the deck has a very slight one way mark on the back which could be used in countless tricks. I personally am growing a bit tired on Black and White decks this seems to be the only thing coming out now but that being said, This deck is Macabre looking and I like it! They handle just like a standard bike deck, real nice fresh out the box. The deck is rare and was produced in a limited run. Get them while they last because I think they will go the way of the "Smoke" & "Mirror" decks gone soon. Karnival is a fine deck, I wish it had some blood red color mixed in but even without these cards handle well and look sick! To find Karnival decks and hundreds of others for performers, collectors and players please visit www.the1eyedjack.com
My overall rating ....... 8

Monday, September 29, 2008

Aladdin Playing Cards "Smooth Finish"


Aladdin Playing Cards, By The United States Playing Card Co. The company that has brought you "Bicycle Playing Cards" and dam near ever other deck too. Theses decks are rare to find in the United States. They are made two ways, "Airflow finish" which is basically a bike deck but with some different art work and the "Smooth Finish" which is what we are here to talk about today. As a performer this deck is GOLD! the smooth finish on these cards are like no other deck I have ever worked with. They "fan"and "Farrow" smooth as glass. Smooth finish has always meant "junk"to me as far as working or performing with but this deck is like no others! The Cards are distributed thought the national division of the USPCC and generally only to over seas countries. The cards were designed to withstand the constant humidity and heat of Singapore. They come red back and blue back, standard Bicycle face but with a very unique "Ace of Spades" The backs have some great scroll artwork and each deck comes with four jokers. These are very rare to find in the U.S. and last me 5 or 6 times longer then a standard bike deck even if I perform for hours outside in the heat. They have become my favorite deck for everyday use. They only cost a few bucks more then a standard Bicycle deck but there is a world of difference. If you perform with cards you need to try this deck.
On a scale from 1 - 10........ 10!!! to find "Aladdin" decks and hundreds of others please visit my store www.the1eyedjack.com

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Bicycle Playing Cards, Guardians Deck



Guardians Deck, This is one of the most unique decks on the market and handles like a dream! Everyone I have ever shown this deck to for the first time says WOW! There has never been any other deck on the market that looks anything like this deck. The deck was created by "Theory 11" and produced by the United States Playing Card Company. The box says "Bicycle" but these cards were made on a much higher quality stock. Similar to a "BEE" stock. The finish is top quality. Some of the greatest card men in magic came together to make this deck and they sure delivered. The 1st edition of these cards sold out in just a few weeks. They have been reprinted and have a few slight color differences from the 1st edition but unless you hold the side by side you would never know the difference. They come with one gaff card for magicians and the jokers are among some of the coolest. This deck is for Performers, Collectors, Everyone! If I was going to be on a desert island and could only take five decks of cards this surely would be one.

My overall rating 1 - 10....... 10 !
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