Showing posts with label Theory 11. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Theory 11. Show all posts

Saturday, June 18, 2011

JAQK Cellars Deck


JAQK Deck, Signature Playing Cards designed by JAQK Cellars. Reprinted by "Theory 11" The tuck case has embossed scrolls, The cards have metallic inks and stunning art work. the cards handle like a dream and were printed on the finest stock to ensure durability, fanning capability, and snap. JAQK playing cards are a collector's item that will draw compliments every time the cards are cut. So Jaqk cellars is a "winery" in California There slogan is "play a little" so they thought it would be cool to promote there wine with things like "playing cards" and "poker chips" etc... Well I have not yet tasted there wine but I can tell you they made a very cool deck of playing cards to go along with it. So cool that when the crew at "Theory 11" saw it they worked out a deal with "Jaqk cellars" to reprint the deck! Reprint the deck they did and they sold out of them in about 1 week! I suggest getting your hands on some of the "Jaqk" decks quick because soon I think they will become a collector items much like the "Absolute Vodka Deck" A good place to start your search is at my store www.the1eyedjack.com where you will find the "Jaqk Cellars" decks by "Theory 11" the "Original 1st edition Jaqk Cellars" decks, as well as hundreds of other decks of playing cards for collectors, magicians, wine lovers and fans of the "Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins" Go Bruins!!!
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

English Laundry Deck


English Laundry Deck, By Christopher Wicks, Well here we have something new and different! I like this deck a lot. The deck is poker sized ,printed on "Bicycle" stock and has a metallic ink it, the backs look very "Classy" What else would you expect from the English right? This deck was produced exclusively for "Dan and Dave" and in "limited quantity's. I have no idea how limited but if it is like every other deck that "Dan and Dave" have been involved with they they will be should out quick so you better not wait to get your while you still can. The deck as printed on "Bicycle" stock but there is something about it that seems to handle better then a "Bicycle" deck. in my opinion maybe the ink? maybe that "English" thing, but it handles very nice. the deck comes with a "Blank" face and a "Double Backer" handy for performing. The court cards are all "Tricked out" with fine "English style" art. The only thing I am not to excited about is the name "English Laundry"? not my "cup of tea" but then again I am "America" I like hot dogs, tattoos, apple pie and Baseball. The deck is fantastic though and I am sure you will like it. To find "English Laundry" decks as well as hundreds of other quality, collectible, rare and decks for performing please visit my store www.the1eyedjack.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Smoke & Mirror Decks, Luxury Edition


OK, So we now have the new "Smoke and Mirror" Luxury Edition by "Dan and Dave" the Buck twins. This is the 3rd printing of this deck. Dan and Dave are "Jedi" when it comes to cards So you know that they would not put there name on a deck if it did not have plenty of quality and just like the first 2 editions if you are a performer you will like this deck it handles great. If you are a collector you should get your hands on a few decks fast because they do make a lot of theses decks and once they sell out they become very hard to find and you know what that means.... The price goes way up. So get them fast! I love this deck, and I think "Dan and Dave are among the best they have done a lot of "Good for magic" but I must be honest. I am a bit disappointed, They first put out the original "Smoke and Mirror" Decks that was cool! Then they put out the "Special Edition" Decks, well OK because they did change the "court cards" and they put "Special Edition" on the box. But now we have the "Luxury Edition" What the hell is going on here? The "Mirror luxury Deck" does come with two "Ace of Spades" one "White" face and one "Black" face and that is cool, but other then that it is the same deck as before? Oh of course this box says "Luxury Edition" which is good for collecting, but that is a term I look for more in a "Car" then a deck of cards ! The deck is great but please stop here guys. You have to much creativity, talent and credibility to turn this into the "Playing Card" equivalent of so many bad horror movies that go on and on until part 14. "Smoke and Mirror" was a fantastic idea and a first class deck! But I think its time to produce another new fantastic idea. I really don't want to see the "Super Duper Secret Agent Edition" next. Lets keep the "Cheese" in the dairy business. To find all the "Smoke and Mirror" decks and hundreds of other quality decks of playing cards and casino products please visit my store www.the1eyedjack.com

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Brown Wynn Deck


Brown Wynn Deck. Lets chat about this deck, it has become one of the most collectible decks over the last year or so. First of all it is a new casino deck that has never been used or opened.It is from one of the most famous casinos in the world "Wynn Casino" in Las Vegas. That alone makes its pretty cool in my book but here is where it gets real sexy. Someone at "Theory 11" got there hands on the entire batch of "Brown Wynn Logo decks" Now before I go any further let me say up front, I think "Theory 11" is one of the best things that has happened to magic in a long time. I love "Theory 11" Well since they control all the "Brown Wynn" they release them in very limited numbers and few and far between.To there credit they also sell them at a very fair price if you can get them during a release window,if you can it sure is your lucky day cause it sure as hell is not easy! Well all that being said they have become one of the most sort after decks on the market and that means the price goes up! Simple supply and demand. Well truth be told they are a very fine deck and handle great, But I do laugh because the same "Wynn Logo" deck is available in "Red" and "Violet" of course you can find the "Red" and "Violet" with nowhere near the difficulty of the "Brown" and this is also reflected in the price. Much, Much cheaper then the brown. As a collector, I understand the value of the "Brown" deck and have no problem with it. It is exactly what a collectible deck should be, A hard to find trophy you place in your collection and brag that you have. As a performer, If you like the look and feel of this deck and you want to perform with it, Use the "Red" or "Violet" they are much cheaper to buy and they are the same dam deck. I know some of you will say "the brown feels just a little different". Well that's just things we as collectors tell ourselves to help justify paying the amount of money we do for the shit we love that other people just don't understand. I do it all the time myself, but its the same dam deck. As a Business Man, If you want to find "Brown Wynns" "Red" or "Violet" please check out www.the1eyedjack.com where you will find these and hundreds of other decks of cards.

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 !
To find "Guardians " and hundreds of other decks of playing cards please visit www.the1eyedjack.com