Straight Talk Magic reviews

The Cupid red back, also known as the “Cherub Back” was discontinued in 1943. The reason is unknown to me, but i am happy they have been reprinted. The design of all the backs and the tuck, pictured in the corresponding photo, is a side view of an angel riding a bicycle. The artwork dates… Continue Reading Bicycle Cupid Back by the United States Card Company

If I could rate a trick with more than 10 out of 10, Twisted Sister would be it. There are not enough superlative adjectives that can be used when describing this devious, awe-inspiring, breath taking card trick. In Twisted Sister, the performer shows two packets of face-down cards; one red backed and the other blue.… Continue Reading Twisted Sisters 2.0 by John Bannon by Murphy’s Magic Supplies

Alchemist is a self-bending metal trick that comes in the form of a screw driver. In fact you get two screw drivers; one that is straight and bends and the other that is bent and straightens. This is truly an amazing gimmick and the fact that it comes with two opposite direction bending screw drivers… Continue Reading Alchemist: Screw Driver by SansMinds Productions

Each suit has its own theme with unique Aces and Court cards. All cards share a new font for the numbers and pips. The Clubs have a design with skulls and roses and some really vivid colored Court card skull tattoo faces. The Hearts are set on top of a brown image of an old… Continue Reading Bicycle Club Tattoo by the United States Playing Card Company

Vibe is like an early Beatles song. It is simple, perfect and an instant classic. With Vibe, Solari scores again! The method behind Vibe is clever and it truly makes miracles possible, without any skill. It is so easy to use a vibed deck that you can give it to a novice and make them… Continue Reading Vibe by Bob Solari and Murphy’s Magic Supplies

The Pluma cards come in two colors; blue and orange. The design of the backs, the tuck, and the court cards are exquisite. This deck (particularly the Blue) is a favorite of mine. The cards are printed on standard Bicycle 808 stock and have the same feel and finish as your everyday Bikes. However, the… Continue Reading Bicycle Pluma Deck by the United States Playing Card Company

Space Shifter is one of three recent Nicholas Lawrence creations released by Sans Mind Magic. In Space Shifter, the spectator picks a card as the performer is riffling through a deck of cards. It is signed and the performer apparently rips the corner of the card and hands it to the spectator. As the spectator… Continue Reading Space Shifter by Nicholas Lawrence and SansMinds Productions

The Chinese zodiac last an entire year, instead of a month, like the Western zodiac signs. The signs are all real animals, with the exception of the Dragon. Most recently, 2014 was the year of the Horse. To commemorate the Chinese zodiac, the USPCC, issued the Warrior Horse deck. As always, printed on 808 card… Continue Reading Bicycle Warrior Horse Deck by the United States Playing Card Company

Voices by Jeff Prace is a collection of tricks using everyday objects presented on a well-produced DVD. These tricks will resonate with magicians that want to appear as if they are doing impromptu magic with ordinary everyday items such as gum, tic-tacs, a bic lighter, a cup of soda, a necklace or headphones. Voices has… Continue Reading Voices by Jeff Prace

The Escape Map deck is one of the most fascinating decks of Bicycle cards I have seen. Any deck of cards that entices me to research history is usually a winner in my books. This deck of cards is a commemorative World War II deck referencing the specially printed cards that contained escape routes within… Continue Reading Bicycle Escape Map Deck by the United States Playing Card Company