On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:31:13 -0700 (PDT), I said, "Pick a card, any
card" and MJ <MJsMagic@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> instead replied:
>
>> You do realize that the deck is actually made by the user. Right?
>
>No, I didn't realize that. I have purchased them in the past, and they
>were ready to go. Now, the last of them are getting too dark around
>the edges for me to use them in public. On the other hand, I've seen
>many a magician using decks that have apparently survived wars,
>steamrollers and trash cans. And they still stick it in front of
>someone and say, "Pick a card." Yuck!
Oh, yeah. I've seen decks that look like a loaf of bread with gravy
stains for pips.
>So, was I buying knock-offs all that time?
No, I don't think so. Ted used to make them all by hand but has
recently turned it over to Martin Breese for manufacture now. Ted's
health is not what it used to be. Martin now owns the rights. They
use a very different type of material than what you would normally
find in a stationer's shop. It dries hard and has a lacquered type
of finish versus one that can be scraped off with a fingernail.
There's a solvent in it that mixes with the material to harden it.
You won't regret trying a kit.
>Thanks for the information!
My pleasure. If you get them from Joe and Mark Stevens, tell them I
sent you. They like it when I do that.
You could also try a DeKram Deck. Same principle but they're not
bikes..
http://www.magic.org/store/product_info.php?products_id=1579
Lee Earle and Larry Becker also put out the Demon Deck which has a
nearly identical back to the Bicycle Deck using devils instead of
angels on the backs.
http://www.mentalismunlimited.com/DemonDeck.html
Their back design is original and they give full credit to Ted
Lesley for the concept. There are a few added twists that make the
Demon Deck really, really good.
--
Ray
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