Return to the Gold Standard! Richard Turner's brand new Gold Seal Bicycle Cards are The Gold Standard in Bicycle Playing Cards and are now available to the professional magician, gambler, card mechanic, and every playing card aficionado in search of a great deck of cards. You asked for it-you've got it! Magicians and cardmen from around the world have asked Richard many times to employ the same card-making standards he developed for his Gamblers and Bee Cards to create a top of the line deck of the most popular playing cards ever produced, the trademarked 808 Rider Back Bicycles. The magic community also asked that Richard include two traditional matching Jokers in his deck, as well as a blank card with the Rider Bike back to use in reverse fans. Performers of gambling-related acts will also find the blank card useful as a cut-card when performing Greek-deals and other moves requiring a nondescript bottom card. Quality Each deck of Gold Seal Bicycle Cards is constructed using Bee stock, world renowned for its flexibility, yet long-lasting durability. They are stamped to a caliper/thickness that facilitates classic moves like bottom and center dealing and are embossed to a depth that does not break down the structural integrity of the card, yet still allows each card to breathe properly, thereby reducing the gum-up and hangers often caused by finger moisture. But, most importantly, since these cards were manufactured to Richard Turner's demanding personal specifications, they are Traditionally Cut! The Process Unlike most of the cards manufactured today, the cutting blade used in traditionally cut cards starts at the face of each card and punches through to its back. As a result, a sharp edge is created on the backside of each card and a rounded edge, which facilitates a flawless weave during each shuffle, is formed on the card's face. Traditionally cut cards ensure that card men and magicians can easil
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From a novice's perspective
Update: Well, I've rarely seen a defect in a Bike deck, but there was a major split in the edge of the QD. I've barely used the deck, so I sent the ASpades and the QD to Bicycle for their warranty...only to find out these are "custom decks" and Bicycle does not warranty them. They did send me two Standard Blue decks, and Amazon is contacting the seller for me. The cards are still amazing, just sometimes with mass produced anything you may get a product that has an issue. Really hoping the seller takes care of me!Well, I've only had these for a few days, so this is a initial reaction, but whoa...I've been playing cards since I can remember, and started learning card Magic a couple years ago. I've really only ever used Bicycle Rider Back's, and I've played around with a couple decks from Ellusionist. So, I would really call myself an "advanced novice?" If there is such a thing. with that being said...The feel of these cards is absolutely incredible. Performing the more advanced shuffles are smooth as silk, and performing the more advanced sleight of hand techniques I do know (and have learned with regular Bike's) are hands down twice as easy for me. It's to the point that I don't want to use these as much, because plain and simple they make things easier!The quality of stock and the traditional cut of these cards make them what they are, and let me say they are fantastic(if I haven't said it yet lol). I played a few games of Whist with a couple buddies, and even normal, regular gameplay is made more enjoyable with this deck. If I could afford it, I would stock up on these while they last. One thing I know about myself, is to continue to learn an develop my skills with sleights, I am practicing with regular Bikes...but saving this deck for the small "performances" I put on for random tourists at the beach.The bottom line is this: no one really needs my word about anything when it comes to card magic, but for me personally, I can't seem to imagine a better made deck of cards. Thank you to Richard Turner for inspiring me, and helping to mak an excellent product. Bare in mind these should be selling for less than $5 (like on PM.com), but once you factor in shipping they aren't a bad deal at all here through Amazon.Worth it!
Z**R
Excellent Cards, Just What I Wanted!
I received two blue Rider Back decks of Bicycle Playing cards. These cards are easy to manipulate and a joy to work with.
L**G
Second favorite deck behind Penguin Elites. Others may differ.
These are superior cards, and I like them - but prefer the Penguin Elite Deck
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Great cards
Good quality cards for any use you can think of
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