Raider Deck, Bicycle Playing Cards

The Raider Deck, Ok now we are talking! I have not been this excited about a new deck is a while, a long while, to dam long as a matter for fact! But this deck is everything a quality deck should be and I would buy the folks at "Magic Network" a drink if I ever run into them because they did a great job on this deck. The back design is sexy! The court cards have a color combination that just pops. Many other decks in the past have had a color scheme on court cards that make me vomit a little in my mouth every time I look at them. But ever person that I have shown these to says "WOW" The deck quality is very high I am talking about right up there with "Black Tigers" and "Ghost" just to name a few of the high quality decks, Speaking of "Ghost" just for a side note: The "White Ghost" Deck is one of my most favorite decks ever, but I almost never perform with them because of what they did to the "Pips." They have the red "pip" cards have red and "black" pips on them. When you show someone a "Heart" card with that deck, the heart is "Black" I think that this is very cool, but most people can not follow a routine, when they see there card is a jack of hearts and the heart is "Black". There mind just went out to lunch. Check this link if you have no idea what I am talking about. http://www.the1eyedjack.com/servlet/the-4/White-Ghost-Deck/Detail.
Sorry that was a long side track. But you will not have that problem with the "Raider Deck" its a black card with "Red" and "White" pips, People will understand that the "Spade is "White" because its on a "Black"card and the deck has some real cool jokers and a "Double Backer" what else could you want? Price? Well that is right too, You will be hard pressed to find a deck of this quality at this price.( they sell them cheap to me, so I sell them cheap to you) The "Raider Deck" has made my top 10 favorite decks! To find "Raider" decks as well as hundreds of other quality decks of playing cards and casino products please visit my store www.the1eyedjack.com

Crimson Deck, by Dan Sperry. Ok lets get into this deck, Well we now have a deck that has razor blades, goth, wings, blood all kinds of fun loving stuff! Well I like blood and razorblades as much as anyone, maybe more? But the box looks more like the cover of a video game then a deck of cards to me. It sure is different and that gets big points from me. But other then a "Halloween" gig or going to my shink's office and offering to show him a trick with this deck ( that should get my meds adjusted) I am not to sure you will be sporting this deck out on to many gigs. Hey it sure will add some character to that collectors shelf though! The card backs are cool I like the red/black fade and it really pops with the white border. Standard court cards. the deck has 2 jokers but I am not sure what the hell they are suppose to be? The cards handle well, fan great but they feel a bit thin to me. This can be good or bad depending on your personal preference. Overall quality I think is middle of the road. The deck is strange and different looking, If you are a collector like me it will give you something to talk about with all the nice people that come over to visit and are kind enough to pretend they understand your strange addition to playing cards. Goth kids, horror movie fans and axe murderers rejoice we have a deck for you. To find the Crimson Deck and hundreds of other decks of playing cards and casino products please visit my store www.the1eyedjack.com

Midnight Karnival Deck

The Midnight Karnival Deck, Bicycle Playing Cards Oh yeah baby!!! This is by far the best thing that has happened in my week! (says a lot about my life huh?) But really I love this deck. Just like the first (white) Karnival deck this deck is "sick" but its black and has more skulls and that makes it just a little sicker! Hey another great job by the folks at "Big Blind Media" they did it again. Just off the press is part 2 to the karnival deck and this time they brought it to the dark side. The quality you need to perform as well as a "double backer" and two cool ass jokers and other goodies on the box case. Even though the deck is "Black & White" and the 2 people who read this blog know I am tired of this. This deck is exciting and is a must have! All the "Midnight Karnival" decks I have in the store are 1st Editions and the last karnival 1st editions were gone in just a few weeks. This is a perfect gift for that "creepy uncle" at the family cookout! To find the Midnight Karival Decks please visit my store www.the1eyedjack.com were you will find these and hundreds of other decks of playing cards and fine quality casino supplies.

Rock n Roll Deck

Here we have a fantastic new deck. I know that performers will not be lining up for this one, but a whole lot of other fine folks will. Rock n Roll Deck,"A tribute to Rock" by Parody Productions.
This deck is cool It is made on a high quality casino grade stock and features all original art work. This deck is perfect for anyone who loves music. The deck features 52 of the greatest rock stars in the history of music. Each card also has a song lyric from one of the artists most popular songs and the song title. The artwork is great and any "Rock" fan will instantly recognize all there favorite performers from through out history. This deck is truly a must have for any "Rock n Roll" fan and makes a perfect gift! To find the "Rock n Roll Deck" and hundreds of other quality decks of new playing cards please visit my store www.the1eyedjack.com and long live rock!

Grateful Dead Deck

Grateful Dead Deck, Lets put aside all the new stuff that is coming out for the collectors and performers for just a bit and lets talk about a deck of cards that was produced for one of the worlds most legendary bands. This deck of cards was originally produced by Grateful Dead Productions, Inc in 1998 for a concert souvenir giveaway. This concert was canceled and these cards never were distributed to the public. This poker deck is comprised of fifty-two cards and include two jokers. The court cards include, two one-eyed jacks, a one-eyed king, and a suicide king. Art Direction by Patricia Harris, Lettering and Illustrations by Michael R. Everett. The deck is made of high quality stock and is as visual and unique as any deck I have ever see. This deck of course would be a perfect gift for any "Dead Head"... Well I can think of other things that may be more perfect but, you will be assuming a lot more risk giving a "trip" to a friend. But seriously, The art work on this deck is "mind blowing" I love it! It is for sure one of my top10 favorite decks of all time. It is truly unique and beautiful. OK not beautiful in a soft, sweet kind of way. But if your like me (granted most are not) I see the beauty of a rose, but think the thorn is pretty dam sexy too! This deck is truly a collectible. There were not a lot of these decks ever available. I have a small amount left, I pray to the card Gods everyday that I will find more but I do not believe I ever will, They are gone! If you would like to get one of these truly one of a kind decks you can find them in my store www.the1eyedjack.com as well as hundreds of other decks of quality new playing cards and casino supplies.

Black Spider Deck

Black Spider Deck, Bicycle Playing Cards. Well I guess this the spring of 2009 is the spring of the insect. I am not the brightest guy in the world but do I see a pattern here? Well honestly its a pattern I could live without. Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with this deck. The deck is made of fine quality and I am happy to have it in my collection. The deck is nice and visual and comes with 3 "gaff" cards and a joker that features the "Spider" The ace of spades also features the "spider". "Magic Makers" makes nice decks of cards that usually feature the "full bleed" color face. I guess "beef" is not with the product but with a lack of creativity in the playing card industry as a whole? We got the "Black Scorpion Deck" about 3 weeks ago, New we get the "Black Spider Deck" if the "Blue Snake" and the "Green Ant" are crawling there way into the market place next, I think I might need to get my "meds" adjusted! For an industry that is made up of performers that are some of the most creative people in the world, Sometimes the products that are produced just lack creativity in my option. Maybe I just realized the problem in the middle of all my blabber! Maybe if only performers were putting out products they would be creative but I guess we have companies putting out products because its good for business. In this economy we do need all the good business we can get. But that being said my hat goes off to "Theory 11" "Big Blind Media" "Ellusionist" "Parody Productons" and everyone else that brakes there ass to design original products for us all the time. Performers, This is a fine deck and you will enjoy performing with it. Collectors, I know you have plenty of "Black" decks on the self but non with a creepy ass spider! Everyone else, as in the "Black Scorpion" Blog if you know anyone that has a "Spider"tattoo, the holidays will be here before you know it and you shopping delema is already solved in mid march! I know this blog may not get you excited to buy a new product, like a blog should but, But it is just my honest feelings( again more on the industry and not this deck itself) I believe honesty will get me many more sales in the long run! If you would like to find, the"Black Spider"Deck or hundreds of decks of playing cards please visit my store. wwwthe1eyedjack.com

Give a Thank you card or 52 to be exact.

Well lets talk about the benefit of playing cards being used as a thank you tool. I touched upon it in the last post and it seems that a company named "expovantage" enjoyed the blog and my site. Seems to be at least one big fan of playing cards over there. Well not only did expovantage have some nice things to say but said it in about the coolest way I could ever imagined. You have to check this out!

http://www.expovantage.com/trade-show-strategies-blog/2009/novelty-playing-cards-are-trade-show-magic
If someone is this creative in there blog, Imagine what they can do for your company? On with the Thank yous. Other then "performers" I have never met anyone that throws away a deck of cards. I know people that have the same deck of cards in there kitchen draw for the last 30 yrs. That being said when I give someone a deck of cards as a thank you, I know they keep it, use it and remember me whenever they use it. Playing Cards bring people and families together sure the adults use them on "poker night" but children use them all the time for playing, learning numbers and colors. There is a perfect deck of playing cards for everyone no matter what there tastes. If they like a certain color, cause, sport, animal etc. you can find them a deck that they will love , use, talk about, show friends and remember you. If you really want to make a splash get some custom made playing cards made. These wonderful decks can highlight your business, say "Thank you" "Happy Birthday" mark any occasion or even highlight a "Bride and Groom" or the "Birth of a new born baby" I have highlighted my my own custom made playing card. I give these out all the time and make sure to put one in every order I ship out to a customer. ( If any customer should accumulate 52 of theses cards let me know and I will send you a complete pack for your playing enjoyment) This is a very visual and unique way to advertise and it is very cost effective. So if you are looking for that perfect"Thank you" right out of the store or are interested in having "custom playing cards" made please visit my store at www.the1eyedjack.com For strategies on thank yous and relationship building in business please visit http://www.expovantage.com/trade-show-strategies-blog/2008/thank-you-notes-build-relationships-and-help-close-sales