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I've been wanting to have a good discussion about card decks, and what perks each ones have. I'm trying to expand my repertoire of tricks, sleights. and decks; and I think that if some of the cardists on this site discuss decks and tricks, we'd all improve.

If you use the search functions you will find that we have had many discussions already.
Why not tell us your thoughts and then we can all discuss/agree/disagree ?

Huh...
Did I search wrong? I'll check again.

hi there the best deck of card iv come across are the monarchs they handle like butter thicker then the averge card and are my personal best the case is flash to theory 11 did a good job of this ones but i love all my decks i have to meny to say the best is that one coz they all serve a differnt perpos you know any deck ill tell u a good point for them

But does having the latest deck from company (X) make you a better magician? ......

hds02115 wrote:But does having the latest deck from company (X) make you a better magician? ......

Of course not but a personal preferenc. would a blunt and saw cut wood better no so a better handling deck could improve some sleights would you agree .

tommy tanka wrote:hi there the best deck of card iv come across are the monarchs they handle like butter thicker then the averge card and are my personal best the case is flash to theory 11 did a good job of this ones but i love all my decks i have to meny to say the best is that one coz they all serve a differnt perpos you know any deck ill tell u a good point for them

Monarchs are very nice!
I thought the design on the cards was somewhat lacking, but they did handle ridiculously good! If you like them, I strongly recommend the Aristocrat Banknotes. Same website.

So much depends on the magician's own preferences. As you will see what suits one does not suit another.
The final choice(s) depend on a number of factors: Amongst them:

1. Are the cards the right size for your hands?
2. Again your hands-- are they dry or sticky or very moist?--the 'cures? This is worth another Topic & I feel have been discussed before.
And do the type of card you have chosen fit any hand conditions you may have?
3. Are your cards hard wearing or do they have to be renewed perhaps frequently? Expense.
4. Most important: Are you comfortable with the type of cards you work with?
IF so--then poop to everyone else.

Just 4 of the factors to consider.
AND magicians are so b****y INDIVIDUAL it has to be personal decision in the end.

For instance:
I dislike Bikes.

1. Kids going to Disneyland etc and buying a card trick(s) end up with Bikes. SO if you happen to show their parents or them a card trick--it is a case, USUALLY of--'Oh
those are trick cards-I bought some from ---'.

2. I always found Bikes awkward to handle. If a card effect came from a dealer and was made with Bikes--if I could not change them--the trick was discarded.
3. Bikes tended to wear out much more quickly when I used to perform with them. They also seemed to get grubby more quickly than other types of card.

SO personally I prefer 'Aviator'. I first came across these back in the late 60's when they were called Fox Lake cards. W.H.Smith once sold them under their own brand name.

SO find what suits you and buy those.

Allen Tipton