What cards do you guys use?

[The Dark Angel]

What cards does everyone here like to use?
What are the ones that you use on a regular basis?
Do you have some that you like to use to show off with?

Personally, I use regular Bike's for practice and the White and Silver Bikes anytime I show tricks to people.

[drorange]

i have a large collection of cards

bikes
tally hos
steamboat
texan
splitspades
bee
tiger
ghost
masters
vintage
and my fav guardians on the way

i use my normal bikes and steamboats for practice and i use my splitspades and E decks to show off but now i will use my guardians for performances

[befee]

Masters
Vipers
Bikes
Tallys
Mavericks (only when absolutely necessary)

[Avancer]

I use red bikes and some blue here and there.

I have a black tiger deck, and a masters which was given as a gift, they're put away now because they're old and unusable.

I have a deck of lack backed bikes as well which were given as a gift...those I use exclusively for one trick, known as the "Underground Vanish"

I also want to get my hands on some tally ho's (Can't find them anywhere)
Some guardians too and maybe some Jerry's, if I can find them very cheap somewhere by chance...

[Jacob]

I use regular bikes and sometimes masters.

[Tricky Nicky]

I like to use Vintage Bikes for performances, mainly because I like the look of them. I use regular Bikes to practice with and occasionally perform with. I prefer using Studs to perform though, because the finish is nicer in my opinion, and they seem to last longer than normal Bikes. I am pretty pumped about getting me some Guardians though. :)

[dasuprememep]

Tally Ho Vipers all the way. The only good thing to come out of E.

[Jordan Garret]

Ghosts
Tigers
Vipers
Masters
Standards
Vintage
Bees
And soon *evil chuckle* Shadow masters And my guardians.

[Projekt. Aces]

Hi guys
I use tally's for regular practise and i find that ghosts last for ages and are very good to perform with.

[SenseiMan]

I have:

Tons of Bicycles (Red, blue) 50 or so of them.
Tally Ho's (Red, Blue, Vipers, both back designs)
Split Spades
Nuggets
Black Tigers
Ghosts
Series 1800's
A couple of vintage decks
A couple of masters, (both red and blue)

And probably more I can't think of.

For performance I either use Red / Blue Tally Ho's or Bikes. If I know the person I'll use Black tigers or Vipers. The reason being, if the spectator sees an awkward deck or cards, he or she will usually think it is gimmicked in some sort of way, even if it isn't.

[AceOfSpades2662]

hi heard of these decks but not seen them anywhere they are called shadowmasters... if anyone could pm me a link showing me them or something i would like to see them thanks

[The Dark Angel]

I can't wait for my Guardians to come.
These babies are going to be so sick!

[Avancer]

I can't wait for my Guardians to come.
These babies are going to be so sick!

make sure to take some pictures...

I think I'm going to start collecting cards, not sure, but I may...

[Krash]

I hate to sound like I'm hopping on a band wagen here, but honestly I think that I'll be using the Gaurdians exclusively depending on how they feel. They already look great, so once I test em' out I'll be able to say it with more security.

Before then, however, I stuck to Masters.

Shane K.

[AceOfSpades2662]

Just ordered six guardians today should be coming by friday can't wait i hope they feel as good as the look gonna be sweet

[NicoZottos]

I love using Jerry's or Tally Ho's...

[AllanLuu]

I usually just use regular red and blue rider bakc bicycle, for now. If thes Guradian cards are really somthing I might just use these instead.

[The Dark Angel]

make sure to take some pictures...

I think I'm going to start collecting cards, not sure, but I may...

I've said it before, but no harm in saying it again:

I'll be posting reviews the day that I get it so that we can have reviews up soon.(Unless I get it late at night, in which case the review will be the next morning)

[joshua barrett]

just bikes. but i ordered some guardians for my own amusment

[Avancer]

I've said it before, but no harm in saying it again:

I'll be posting reviews the day that I get it so that we can have reviews up soon.(Unless I get it late at night, in which case the review will be the next morning)

sounds good, maybe you'll get the title of first T11 member to buy guardian cards

[Aris.SA]

Bikes of Course
Black Tally Hos are cool =D and it brings a blank face/normal back, and a double backed
tally hos blue/red
viperz
black tigerz
studs
bees
Guardians (as soon as possible)
jerry nuggets (one dayyyyy xD)

[DaThroat]

regular tally's
viper
bikes racer back

i keep cycling my decks to preserve their condition. that keep hot and sticky so fast. :confused:

[RebelAce69]

I use Masters and Ghost decks as much as possible or when I feeling like just opening a new deck I use old-school Air Flow Bikes, but Ill most likely be using Guardians soon enough.

-RA69

[silent]

Regular Blue Bikes
Blue Masters
Tally Ho Vipers
Ghosts
Black Tigers
and hopefully the Guardians and the Shadow Masters soon

[cArDz1313]

I got started in Card Magic about a year ago and have experimented with many decks:

Bikes (Red,Blue,Ghost,Black Tigers, Masters, 1800's)
Tally's (Red,Blue,Vipers)
I've also dabbled with Rio Casino Decks (Obviously some limitations)

I practise and perform solely with Red/Blue Tally's. For some reason, they just break-in more quickly, and I'm more comfortable with them. They also wear out alot faster... But they are cheap when you order them in bulk:

http://www.kardwell.com/tally-ho.htm

On another note, I Love the look and feel of the Black Tiger/Tally Viper/Ghost deck. But like I hate it when someone says "Are those Magic Cards", or "Hey, Cool Cards". Immediately they think something is up, which may or may not be what you are trying to achieve.

[ak4788magic]

tally hos. anyone who has read my other posts know how passionate i am about the hos. all magicians gotta love the hos fo real. thizz in peace to mac dre the only real rapper besides lil wayne. I do use bicycles but I definately preffer and recomend tally hos to any magician that wants a long lasting deck 1 deck will last you 11 years and Im serious thats how long mine have lasted I even have my first pack of tally hos with me right now and hey look they still feel semi brand new. peace out.representing the magic of the 916 the realest streets

[Hayden Morris]

I just usually stick with Tally-Ho's and Bikes most of the times, Then if I feel like a change I try something different.

Hayden.

[Bizzaro]

I use nothing but red backed jumbo index cards. They are large and annoying.. like me. (And I can do a trick with the card box that freaks non-magicians out)

Personally I find adhearing to one particular type of cards actually helps you because it puts limitations on your options and forces you to be more creative.

[Simpol]

adhering to one particular type of cards actually helps you because it puts limitations on your options and forces you to be more creative.

I should keep that in mind

Reg bikes( red&Blue )
Masters( red&Blue )

both only to practice.

i only started card magic so i never hit the streets yet.

[c2thef]

I usually perform with league back bikes or just classic blue/red bikes!just back to the roots^^!

[lux-ferre]

I use regular bikes for practice. When performing, I like using either a new pack of regular bikes or my Ghost Deck.

[madisen]

I use regular bikes for practice. When performing, I like using either a new pack of regular bikes or my Ghost Deck.
So do I.

Red regular bikes to be exact.

[Gimmickless]

Tallys for practice, vintage bike fan backs for performance, aladdins for flourishing

[Jordan Lapping]

You'll generally find me with any of the following on a regular basis;

Tally Ho Circle Backs (blue)
Bicycle Rider Backs
Arrco US Regulation
Studs

So really, I use anything that is "normal" to a laymen.

^ But what is the definition of 'normal'? - I imagine that would be anything that looks not too "out of the ordinary" as would a Black Tiger for example.

Jordan

[jdstyle]

I use nuggets ( blue ones mostly ) i won 15 at a contest
i pracice with david blaines SPLIT ACES

and ill start using Guardians thesecond they come (just orderd 10)

[Gimmickless]

I use nuggets ( blue ones mostly ) i won 15 at a contest
i pracice with david blaines SPLIT ACES

and ill start using Guardians thesecond they come (just orderd 10)


Aren't they split spades not split aces?

[hyo]

My all time favorite cards (for magic) are Blaine's SplitSpades. Awesome design and they feel great in the hands =).
Next I would pick regular Bikes/ Tallys.

Guardians look quite neat, so I'll give them a try when I finally get some money :D

[The Dark Angel]

I'm hoping to get a pack or two of David Blaine's cards soon.

[Thule]

Hey, the basic cards i use are Tally-Ho's, either circle back red, or fan back blue :).
I also like Hoyles, and Bikes.

[blue shirt]

Masters and Ghosts all the way for me. Black cards tend to wear out quickly, imo.

[Ampersan5340]

i usualy use bicycle or tally ho's. or maybe some pink cards. like using my black tally-ho's though

[sidrohc]

I usually use some kind of bicycles or tallys. I use bicycle masters the most.

[Mikka]

Just the basics, my favorites are Black Tigers and 1800's.

Red and Blue Bikes (20-30 of them)
Ghosts
Black Tiger
Series 1800
Red Masters

Best ones to use in real performances?, normal bikes. Why? People think all different color looking cards are gimmicked.

[RebelAce69]

I've already commented on the cards I've used but wanted to ask questions to others.

Did your Black Tiger decks become all sticky and the black edges of the card start to fade and become all white? I had only used mine for 6 days, keeping it out of hot areas, in the box at all times and max having them out for 45 minutes and they just got destroyed.

-RA69

[Jack The Magician]

My favorite is the Blue Ice Deck. It looks awesome. I just ordered a Guardian, so I'll have to use that as well. But usually I tend to stick with just regular Red and Blue Bikes for my performances because no one suspects that there's anything wrong with them, though sometimes there is. I personally don't like the Vipers because their thickness makes it hard to perform sleights. My Ghosts are unusable because they clump up.

Did your Black Tiger decks become all sticky and the black edges of the card start to fade and become all white? I've heard that using a black sharpie on the edges works well. Just make sure to let it dry well.

Cheers,
JTM

[saad]

Hmm..
Regular bikes, old and new Studs, Nuggets, WPTs, Tallys, and a few other vintage decks.
Sometimes Bees.

[palmer]

Wow, I read thru this thread and really only one post (lapping) impressed me with choice of decks, this is sad. I guess I don't know anything, heck I've only been collecting cards for 15-20 years, lol.

Listen folks, play and practise with whatever you want, but always perform with cards people know. Put yourself in their shoes, they are already suspicious of what you're doing, don't make it worse by using Vipers or Black Tigers, or some other space age deck from the latest card retailer. Bikes, Bees, Arrcos, or TH9s are found easily by everyone, and all of them are quality decks. Remember YOU make the cards look good not the other way around.

palmer

[Avancer]

Wow, I read thru this thread and really only one post (lapping) impressed me with choice of decks, this is sad. I guess I don't know anything, heck I've only been collecting cards for 15-20 years, lol.

Listen folks, play and practice with whatever you want, but always perform with cards people know. Put yourself in their shoes, they are already suspicious of what you're doing, don't make it worse by using Vipers or Black Tigers, or some other space age deck from the latest card retailer. Bikes, Bees, Arrcos, or TH9s are found easily by everyone, and all of them are quality decks. Remember YOU make the cards look good not the other way around.

palmer

I agree, to a degree, I personally don't use "special" decks when performing for strangers, but if you display and explain them properly, people won't be suspicious, for me I'm asked if it's a trick deck even if it's a normal deck of bicycles sometimes. I think it's all in the way people portray and introduce the deck to the audience.

[palmer]

I agree, to a degree, I personally don't use "special" decks when performing for strangers, but if you display and explain them properly, people won't be suspicious, for me I'm asked if it's a trick deck even if it's a normal deck of bicycles sometimes. I think it's all in the way people portray and introduce the deck to the audience.

Thanks Ivan, I just want some of the younger people to realize that there are EXCELLENT decks available right around the corner from them, and that newest isn't always best.

[Avancer]

Thanks Ivan, I just want some of the younger people to realize that there are EXCELLENT decks available right around the corner from them, and that newest isn't always best.

Totally agreed...

[The Illusionist]

I use:

Bikes
Tallys
Tigers
Bee
Masters
Vintage
Ghost
and GAURDIANS of course!!!!

-The Illusionist

[Ampersan5340]

[almer, we all know new isn'ta always better. Just new ones have diffent backs and what not, we suually get bored and want something new. I.E Guardians

[Proximo]

After buying a playing with so many brands and looks. I settled on the following list.

1. Masters: They look familiar to all, but the quality gives the Magician the upper hand.

2. Ghost: They are different but not suspicious to most spectators. The front of the cards are white and not black. The red pips are a nice touch and the backs look like normal bikes but white.

I choose not to use Tigers and Vipers because of their black face. Yes, they are beautiful and make a statement, but far too many times the statement I hear is this. "These are trick cards"

I just purchased some Guardians and will wait to gain some experience with them in true performances before I add them to the list. What I do like so far about the Guardians is that they have white faces. The back design is black and beautiful, but the cards still look normal (white) I would guess that these cards will hit my list at number two if they perform the way I predict.

I simply love Masters because I can have them in red and blue which is important for many tricks I perform between the two colors.

[Mence.]

I prefer using red masters for performing cause i prefer the feel. riders are just a little thin for me. also, unlike vintage and black tiger, people wont tend to be suspicious that its a trick deck.

and of course, everyones favourite gaff deck can be used with it too. (:

[Studentz]

I'm principally using : Bicycle new fan back and Richard Turner's gamblers decks.
But you can also see me using :
-Tally-ho circle fan.
-Bicycle rider back.
-Bee.
-Magic castle.
-Wpt cards.

M.

[hawk7]

well, i have to say i'm into magic/flourishing for only about 4-6 months now, and i haven't quite decided what to use yet. i ordered one deck of some of cards to try, and so far i'm quite sure i'll stick with ghosts as my magic cards. i think they last quite long, and i totally like the look of the white backs. as for practicing, i love tallys. the back designs are amazing. i don't really like the regular bikes, but for me that's all different, because where i live no one has ever seen a deck of bikes because in my country there's a card company that kind of has the monopol, so you don't get any decent cards anywhere. finally, i have to say in my opinion the tigers and vipers look just amazing! unfortunately the edges wear out too fast, but for showing off they're the best!

[HeTaL]

Wow, I read thru this thread and really only one post (lapping) impressed me with choice of decks, this is sad. I guess I don't know anything, heck I've only been collecting cards for 15-20 years, lol.

Listen folks, play and practise with whatever you want, but always perform with cards people know. Put yourself in their shoes, they are already suspicious of what you're doing, don't make it worse by using Vipers or Black Tigers, or some other space age deck from the latest card retailer. Bikes, Bees, Arrcos, or TH9s are found easily by everyone, and all of them are quality decks. Remember YOU make the cards look good not the other way around.

palmer
^^ Quoted for emphasis

Palmer, i dont quite understand how you still are able to use normal bikes, when you have one of the largest collections of cards ive heard of; if i were in your shoes i would end up trying every single one of them in my performances :p ... Red bikes for performances, and Blue bikes for training. Masters if its a nice day. Ive got one deck of each ellusionist cards, 6 guards on the way.

[jtmorris]

I'm a regular bikes kinda guy. I'd rather people not even think for even a moment about trick decks.


J

[Marlin]

Bikes-Blue, red, pink, purple:D, ghost, soon I will get guardians.
Vipers

[AndyCL]

where do you get Jerry's Nuggets? I googled it but only found some cards that were originally made for a casino in the '70s are those it?

[silent]

For most tricks I use the Masters except for ACRs I like to use regular bikes for that. Otherwise I really like the Blue and Orange Bikes.

[nooby]

i use regular bikes. both red and blue. they feel awesome and crisp after coming right out of a porpoer. =D

[houston]

I stick with regular Bikes too, usually red backed and sometimes blue/black backed. I may move to the beautiful Guardians in the future, same stock as regular bikes and better design.

[Djmckee]

I have quite alot of decks many of which non of you would have heard of, (nor me!!)

If anyone does have some decks they are willling to sell please pm with the name of the decks you have to offer and the price you want for them and i will be sure to get back to you.:)

Many thanks Dan.

[Jeremy Hanrahan]

Tally Ho Red,Blue and Black(non Vipers) for the most part. But I can see myself taking a liking to a certain new card that has just hit the market:):p

[Sin]

All I've ever really used, save for a few occasions, have been red bikes. I ordered a pack of ghosts once, just out of curiosity, but besides that, I've stuck with normal bikes for the most part.

[DavidMisner]

I used to only use Red or Blue Riderback Bikes, but I recently discovered Tally-Hos and I've been using the same Ho deck for about 4 months. I also like using studs. For flourishing I use a pack of Geico cards that I got from a tennis match where Geico was a sponsor. They are all plastic and are great for flourishing. Hopefully I'll be using Guardians and Shadow Masters sometime soon. I'm also looking for some cheap Nuggets. Anybody have some? I'll trade!
dM

[Alel]

Regular . Bicycle . Brand . Deck . Of . Playing . Cards.

They last long in my hands. A fruit of hard work in developing proper card handling.

They are enough for me. I dont need anything more.

Alel

[Ashrei]

I use normal bikes nowadays, because I used up all my ghosts at the moment and haven't gotten anymore. I'm thinking about getting a couple of Guardians, but that's just a thought at the moment. So regular bike for at least another month or so.

[Krash]

I'm really looking forward to the Shadow Masters release. I always had a hard time with normal bicycles for some reason, and ever since the Red Masters came out I haven't look back. I originally order two decks of them, and once I felt what UV500 airflow feels like nothing else (could be a double edged sword) will work out with me.

I've never tried the blues out however. I hear that they are just as nice as the reds.

Shane K.

[magicfreak667]

STUDS!

- andy aka magic

[Ckun]

I just use nomal bicycle

because

it's cheap.

ye

..

[Eddie]

Who in the world uses cards in card magic?

[silent]

I practice on bikes and perform mostly on bikes as well, but when I'm performing for a camera I pull out the customs or the colored bikes my favs the orange deck

[Jordan Garret]

I practice on bikes and perform mostly on bikes as well, but when I'm performing for a camera I pull out the customs or the colored bikes my favs the orange deck

You perform while riding custom orange bikes?
Thats crazy!
You crazy magician.

[The Magician Cool]

STUDS!

- andy aka magic

just wondering... but where can u get Studs:confused:. I've searched around, but can't seem to find anywhere where they sell them. \

[Jack The Magician]

I recently bought some Studs from Walgreens (http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100829&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod1486940).

In regards to the cards that I use, I prefer any deck that I'm holding in my hands, which, currently, is a 1st Edition Guardians deck.

Cheers,
JTM

[b.boulton]

I recently bought some Studs from Walgreens (http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100829&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod1486940).

In regards to the cards that I use, I prefer any deck that I'm holding in my hands, which, currently, is a 1st Edition Guardians deck.

Cheers,
JTM

Hey Jack...have you ever tried out the old style STUDS...they are alot nicer than the newer one...and boy are those guardians noiice!

[Jack The Magician]

No, I have not tried the old Studs, though I have seen them on eBay. I've heard that they are thinner, less bright, and better overall than the newer edition. But, personally, I would not know.

Cheers,
JTM

[Eddie]

No, I have not tried the old Studs, though I have seen them on eBay. I've heard that they are thinner, less bright, and better overall than the newer edition. But, personally, I would not know.

Cheers,
JTM
They are brighter not less bright.

[The Magician Cool]

I recently bought some Studs from Walgreens (http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100829&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod1486940).

In regards to the cards that I use, I prefer any deck that I'm holding in my hands, which, currently, is a 1st Edition Guardians deck.

Cheers,
JTM


Do you know of anywhere that sells normal Studs, not Pinochle?

thx,

TMC

[eagle61]

I use Dr.Leon cards

[Lynchpin]

I use 3 different kinds of cards.

1-regular bicycles (red backed)

2-regular bicycles (blue backed)

3-ghost deck, but of course I don't use them that much at all, but when I do, people just love it.

I ordered a block of Guardians, just to check them out, but other then that I am happy with what I use. I will also check out black ghosts and shadows (I always by a "block" of 12). I am not to into the blackness of some cards. I do like black tigers every now and then, but my usually setup is with the cards I posted above.

[MaxDeVill]

I use Tallys for XCM, and i use Bikes for just about everything else. On occasion my wife will buy me a brick or two of the ghost deck cards, but I typically play with red or blue backed bikes, and the infradred/red light readable bikes they sell at the Shoppettes on Military posts. Can't go wrong at 1.50 a pack for Bikes. :D

[tazer]

Do you know of anywhere that sells normal Studs, not Pinochle?

thx,

TMC

walgreens is the only place to buy studs not online
they sell all kind, normal, jumbo, pinichole, whatever there is
and they are great cards
i myself use vintage back bikes or studs or bikes

[The Dark Angel]

2nd Edition Guardians
Black Rider Backed Bikes
and Silver and White Poker Deck (not to be confused with Poker Peek)

[Guardian452]

read and blue bikes, i try to use things that people recognize more often than not

[James Harken]

Usually Red Bicycles beacuse their readily avilable and never let me down... But when I can get my hands on them; Circle back tally ho's

[Cardz95]

Well the Cardz that I use are the bicycle rider backs to do up close tricks and primarily all my tricks but when flousihing I use tally ho's simply because they are thicker and tend to hold thier contour a lil more than bicycles.

Cardz 95:D

[coin_aholic]

I piss around with bikes

and iuse the white/silver (grey) to fan

and use wat ever good bike i have to perform

[adjones]

I try to use normal 808 Rider Backs in my performance, as there is no way the specs will think it's a trick deck. However, I have other decks in my collection, such as:

-White & Silver Bikes

-Tally Ho's

-Vipers

-Ghosts

-Black Tigers

-Masters

-Bicycle Twilights

-Bicycle Pro Peek Cards

[The Dark Angel]

I've never heard of the Bicycle Twilights. Any pictures?

[sidrohc]

I've never heard of the Bicycle Twilights. Any pictures?
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-BICYCLE-TWILIGHT-BLUE-GREEN-BACK-PLAYING-CARDS_W0QQitemZ130168686960QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1401 4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Jack The Magician]

I've never heard of the Bicycle Twilights. Any pictures?
I've heard of them, but I've never seen them, until today. They have an interesting green aesthetic look. They're being sold (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-BICYCLE-TWILIGHT-BLUE-GREEN-BACK-PLAYING-CARDS_W0QQitemZ130168686795QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1401 4QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) on eBay, and have a very unique appearance.

With regard to the cards that I'm using, right now, I'm oscillating between the Guardians and regular Bicycle decks.

Cheers,
JTM

[greeney]

I use bikes for performance most of the time, because they're normal-looking, even if they aren't too common over here. I'm hoping to get some WPT decks, coz they're cheap, everyone knows them, and they're similar quality. All my other "cool" cards I keep in a box and bring out on special occasions - I'm very protective of my cards. ;)
In my collection:
Bikes
Tigers
Vintage 1800s
Ghosts
Masters
Guardians (1st ed.)
Some old casino bees
(No, I don't have any tally-ho's - please don't hurt me!)

[AllanLuu]

I would love to use ghost or black ghost decks on a regular basis but it is just to expensive for me.

so for me, regular red and blue rider back work just fine ;).

I'm a cheap skate XD

[adjones]

The_Dark_Angel- Obviously somebody else already put up pictures, but just to let you know, these are not rare cards. You should be able to fiind them at your local Target for about $3. I myself picked up two decks... one to keep sealed just in case they ever do become rare, and one to play around with. They are pretty cool looking, and handle about the same as a standard deck of Rider Backs, if not a little better.

[The Dark Angel]

The_Dark_Angel- Obviously somebody else already put up pictures, but just to let you know, these are not rare cards. You should be able to fiind them at your local Target for about $3. I myself picked up two decks... one to keep sealed just in case they ever do become rare, and one to play around with. They are pretty cool looking, and handle about the same as a standard deck of Rider Backs, if not a little better.

Now that you mention it, I think that I have seen these around, but as far as I know, they don't have them near me. :(

[Keeper]

I find it interesting that many people have said they practice with one type of deck but perform with something completely different. Not just a different finish, but a different style card and different design all together. I'm only a begginer, but I would think you ought to practice with the same thing you perform with.

I like likes of different types of cards. My favorite are the Ghost decks and Vintage. Once I'm ready though, I think the Masters will by my choice. I like the finish and the sharp look of them. I've whipped out Black Tigers before and the immediate reaction was "cool magic cards". Definately a no go. I will also be using Bicycle's Tactical playing cards (the 535 series). They're plentiful overseas where I deploy.

[mattlee]

Red Aladdins. Red Bikes.

[Tangoking]

Hello,
I am new to magic. I can't seem to tell if there is a break in period with a deck of cards used for magic or when they are not fit to use. Some cards are better to use for slieghts because they bend easier. How do know when they are not usable anymore
Tangoking:

[Sergey]

it's best to use normal red or blue bikes to reduce suspicion
and Tangoking they are not usable when you can't fan right, but I don' waste money so I say that they are not usable when they don't fit in the box (they don't thumb fan right, but you can pressure fan pretty even fans) plus with a deck you thought is worthless if you leave it somewhere for like 3 days it will become good again because all the moist will evaporate from it

[Dizzi]

Tally's! why? because they rule

[cardartist23]

I only use Bicycle cards. If I had to choose which style (Ghost, Black Tiger, Masters) I would choose the red pipped Black Tiger. The black and red go well together and make fans look nice.

[DavidMisner]

For some reason I find all my the "custom" Bicycle Decks repulsive. I only like the silver bikes. I've probably already posted here, but what the heck, I've made a few changes.

Right now I prefer to use Aladdins, Tallys, and red and blue Bikes as my standard cards. Masters are also nice. Mavericks are good for flourishing as they stay togther well, but other than that they are horrible for everything. On the topic of "custom decks", I own a Ghost deck (been sitting in my drawer for some time unused), A Viper Deck, and 1st and 2nd Ed. Guardians. I don't really like to use them as they look "gimmicked". If you know where to pick up some Aladdins I suggest you do so, as I believe the finish is nicer than Bikes and they are better to look at.


//David.Misner::

[Eddie]

If my spectators think my cards are gimmicked by using custom cards, I will just shove my cards up their face and say, WHERE IS THE GIMMICK? YEAH THATS WHAT I THOUGHT!! and run away from getting arrested.

[WarriroMagician2010]

Personally i think that using certain cards for practice compared to performance is not smart.
One, the cards you practice with will be broken in more, so inturn that could throw off your peformance. what you need to do is find a brand or type you like and tick with them. I use Bicycles myself, but i have found that Tally Ho's are thicker and more usefull for certain tricks.

[SHANE BLACK]

Practice Cards- Reg. Bikes, Bees, Murphy's, Aviators.

Performance- Ghost deck usually, Masters, then Tigers.

I have about 50 different types of decks but most of them are collectors.

[magicdude59635]

i use all of the bikes i got

[jimboguitar]

I practice and perform with Regular 808s red and blue, and circle back TH9s red and blue.
I have a deck of blue Masters a friend gave me but I have yet to use them in performance.

[sjsawyer]

Well when I'm at school I usually use plain old rider back bikes because that's what we play poker with. However I do sometimes carry around Tally-Ho Fan backs because I absolutely love them! One time I was performing with a deck of league backs and I did a mental trick where I predicted someone's card after they chose it and shuffled the deck themselves and they were like "Oh maybe the number of spokes on the wheels has something do with it." Nope, sorry. Maybe next time.

[elementalconjurer]

depends, for magic, normal bikes and ghosts. and for flourishing and thread work i would use tigers or viper because they are black

[foolzsight]

Mainly normal bikes--I use ghosts from time to time, probably start using guardians if they are half as good as people who review them say they are (bicycle makes some pretty nice cards and the artists that run this site have high standards...so I'm sure they're nothing short of amazing.)

[Johan S.]

I only use Blue Tally´s. Circle and Fan back.

[geniver82]

Bicycle Riders
Tally Circle Back
Split Spades
Aladdin 1001
Studs (old)
Guardians (2nd editions)
Bees (rarely used, only for gambling demonstrations)

[Andlat]

I tend to use either Vintage or Ghost, though I will use plain Bikes when performing for family.

[MitchellStafiej]

Normal bikes... Always. So cheap and affordable. Best quality there is for the price!

Mitchell

[Andy the cardician]

Mainly normal bikes

[Snorri]

Regular Riderback 808 Bike
Tally-Ho #9

Love the 1800's for the look of the cards.
Then Master Decks.

I genrally don't use the Master's or Tigers or Ghosts for anything other than practice. no particular reason.
Later,
Snorri

[Double Decker]

Use Bee Cards for productions. They're thinner, therefore you can hold more of them.

[gamma105]

I try not to use my own deck.....IF the venue or spectators have cards, I'll use their cards, otherwise, either red or blue backed Bicycles.

[A 07 5P4D35]

I practice with red and blue normal bicycles. I'll do flurishes with black tigers and shadow masters, but the ones I use when peforming are red and blue Masters

[A 07 5P4D35]

My favorite cards are black tigers and shadow masters

[filth0013]

are steamboats or squeezers any good?

[RichmanMatthew]

I use Tally's for everything.

[A 07 5P4D35]

Shadow Masters, Ghosts and black tigers are my favorite.

[holo]

I got a brick of blue and red wynns and theyre awesome, I powdered the open ones, so they fan amazingly. I also have on centurion, but they're not extremely broken in yet (when everyone says they get good).

[DavidMisner]

I go through card phases, so I have tons of different decks. Right now I really like the Bicycle Vintage series, especially Red Fan Backs. Racer Backs and League Backs are excellent as well.

I think my previous phase was Split Spades Lions (blue), and before that I wouldn't touch anything other than Red Rider Backs.

I also use Tallys, Wynns, WPT Diamond Backs, Absoluts, Aladdins, and Jerrys very soon.

David

[TeeDee]

I play about with a few different decks - Wynns, various casino cards, standard Bees, "bumble-bee" Bees, Richard Turner's Gamblers, Absoluts, Studs etc., but my current favourites are Arrco US Regs. I find they don't need much in the way of breaking-in, and are in a condition to perform straight out of the box.

My Ellusionist decks are right at the back of the drawer, and I don't think will see the light of day again.

[TheViper]

Bicycle Masters, usually. Then i also use Ghosts, Tally-ho circle backs and Fourniers.

[Eddie]

I now use Arrcos US Regulations. And sometimes bikes.

[zurdo2000]

I use red bikes and some blue here and there.

[Shadow782]

Guardians, ghosts, and regular blue is what I usually pack.

[snoopy123]

Normally, I just use masters or tallys interchangeably.

I might pick up a pack of guardians once in a while :p

[druix]

I always have at least 2 decks one me:

1st is ALWAYS Shadow Masters
2nd is usually either Tigers or Ghosts
3rd is the other one
4th is 1800s until i wear them out (i'll occasionally buy them)
5th is Vipers until i wear them out (then i won't buy them again)

and i use Masters for practice

gonna try Guardians and Split Spade Lions soon, and i'll add them to the list if i like them.

[Elyk]

bikes mainly for practice and tally ho's for performance

[DavidMisner]

Bikes if I'm doing something that involves signatures, tearing, and all other methods of destroying a card.

I fell in love with New Fan Backs, and I've been using those nonstop. I also really like Tally Ho FanBacks. Kev got me into Aladdins and I've come to like them a lot. In a few weeks I'll probably add Jerrys and Arrco US Regs to this list.

David

[Suux88]

Wynns for flourish
Tally ho for magic

[Morgician]

business cards

[filth0013]

i practice with bikes and jerry's.

i also perform with jerry's, and once in a while i do a torn and restored with them.

[trashmanf]

why restore them?

[filth0013]

its fun.....

[DavidLira360]

I use Tally-Ho and Bicycle Rider Backs for practice.

For performances i use...i use all the decks i have:) (Shadows, Ghost, Guardians, 1800´s, Vipers, Maia´s, Tally-Ho (black) etc..) i just pick up one and go!

[CASEACE79]

I like using the "specialty" cards ie. vipers, ghost, tiger ect. but only for cardistry with a little magic thrown in. If I'm planning to go out to perform magic just a pack of bikes. There is something to be said for just using regular bikes when doing magic. One of the first thing people will accuse you of when using specialty decks is that it was a trick deck. Which in my opinion takes away from the effect. We are supposed to be doing extraordinary things with ordinary objects. Why do you think the gimmick for distortion comes in either red or blue bike backs.If their default reasoning for the effect is that is was a trick deck where is the magic? It then becomes the cards doing something incredible, not you. I've actually come back from doing magic at a party(using specialty decks) and had people say "Hey, do that trick with the trick deck!" I don't know about you but I'd rather be remembered for the magic I'm doing, not the cards I'm holding. Lets be honest guys. The only reason to use specialty decks is that "we" think it looks cool.

[JoeCarr]

i use golden nuggets to do the trick where the deck is thrown in water and 1 card floats, goes down well... :cool:

[Rmana]

I use whatever I open last... I buy every kind of cool deck searching for the one I want to use for the rest of my life. It's like a metaphor for relationships.

[Itwasluck]

I just use regular bicycle playing cards. At one point I used centurions but some people thought the cards were marked in some way, no matter how many times I let them examine the cards. LOL!

[spades]

Regular bikes, blue or red back, love 'em :)
I like how ghosts, centurions and 1800's look good but the only cards like that I'll really use are Guardians. Guardians just look and feel amazing.

[lawww]

I use:

The regular Bicycles and Tally Ho's, Guardians, I used to have a Viper deck but they are completely worn. But soon I will use Smoke And Mirrors:D

[DoubleM941]

I hav
mavericks
masters
shadow masters
ghosts
black tigers
1800 red
bees
tally hos
for practice i usually use bees because there isnt any white border so if i dont flash myself to myself then i no my trick is ready but for real performances i use my masters and shadow masters

[Mytza07]

usually i use Tally-Ho No.9 .......but sometimes i use rider back bycicle:D:cool:

[chrystal baller]

I use blue masters ( because i stocked up when they were half price for 24 hrs). Some times i use bicycle pro poker peek because they look classy.

[52 card pickup]

regular bic

[Bao Hoang]

regular bic

Is it this one?

http://www.bicworld.com/images_upload/produits/round_stic_300dpi2.jpg

:D:p

[thanatos]

i like the linoid finish on tallys so i use them the most. splitspades lions when im feeling wealthy and whenever i feel like a million bucks (18 bucks where im from :) ), centurions when im feel like impressing a certain type of audience (girls hahaha :p ), guardians whenever i do any tricks which involves aces (the ace of spades from guardians looks nice. ) AND HOPEFULLY WHITE CENTURIONS SOON :) theory11 i swear if u start selling them like regular centurions ill only perform with them and ill buy in bulk hahaha.

[IRISHFBFAN1]

regular bikes!