David Blaine Split Spades (2008 1st Edition)

[Alex Hess]

Hello everyone,

I decided to write a pretty little review on these delights. So please review the images and my review and let me know what you think!

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Well, as I received these and started unwrapping it, I must admit, the box looked phenomenal. Very unique and attractive design, I honestly couldn't wait to see the backs! However, once opened and pulled out I was dissappointed as they were bland, unattractive, and looked gimmicked! When I sifted through the cards this is what I found:

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Black Deck:

• 2 new jokers
• Riddle card
• Newly designed ace
• Double backed gaff card

Blue Deck

• 2 new jokers
• Riddle card
• Newly designed ace

Red Deck:

• 2 new jokers
• Riddle card
• Newly designed ace

The Review:
As I started messing with these cards I couldn't help but notice how familiar this deck felt (and not in a bad way). This deck glided through my hands while sticking together. They sprung and fanned awesomely. They also did a fantastic job faro shuffling. It was then when I noticed the left side was rough and the right side was not. The only other deck I know that is like this is the Tally-Ho deck. Then it hit me! These are on Tally-Ho stock. I took out a new deck of Tally-Ho's and compared them side by side, they are identical other then the backs.

I would have to give the quality of the deck a 8/10 due to the fact that I feel the backs of these cards suck. Very bland and look gimmicked. I showed 3 customers this deck in person and the first question they asked was "Is this a gimmick/trick deck?"

I then went out to the city. As I started performing with these playing cards I had a lot of risen eyebrows. People did not like the site of these cards. After about an hour of these decks I repeated my same routines to different people but with a regular Tally-Ho deck and received MUCH better reactions.

So for $8.99 USD is this deck worth it? Yeah, but only to have the deck. I don't recommend performing unless you feel you can incorporate it into your routine. I would also advise you to not invest in a bunch of these, they are steep for the style, just stick to the Tally-Ho decks which are given a full 10/10 and only $3.99USD.

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[nstro]

these cards look wicked cant wait to get my set

[bonedaddy]

$9 for a deck is too rich for my blood. At that price, I'd be afraid to get them out and actually use them, and to be honest, I can't bring myself to buy something just for the sake of having it. Great review tho', thanks!

[blurkuna]

Honestly a deck that looks gimmicked doesnt fit for me.

[macobex]

this deck really looks like a gimmicked deck. I prefer using the common decks, like ordinary bikes.

[drkrelemnts]

I'd have to disagree that it looks gimmick because everyone that I've used it for never questioned it legitimancy but just acknowledged that it's a beautiful deck of cards. Same with Ghosts and Black Tigers.

[Correos]

I ordered them, I just have to be patient and wait form them to get here.

[fuzz080]

the backs on those cards look awesome

[kawclint]

someone have the review about the black deck? double back???

[Alex Hess]

All the decks are on the same finish, simply a different color. The double backed card is what it is. It is a two-sided back of a playing card. Which again, is only available in the black deck.

[Chris445]

I dont argree that they look like a gaffed deck, i know bicycle decks are the most popular but people will recognise its just simply a very nice deck.

[Gamerpro]

That deck is pretty sweet!

[ciagx]

Damn sexay. Sexay!

[Lyle Borders]

I think they look terrible. Just personal opinion.

[deguiler]

I used the regular red bicycle decks, but buy one blain deck for collection.
It have surface how bicycle?