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.
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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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