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Playing Card Plethora / Re: T11 Holiday Wheel of Prizes!
« on: December 22, 2013, 11:40:58 PM »
50 points today. Ordered some White Monarchs yesterday with all the free points I got 
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Tendril Ascendant (Encarded)
« on: December 21, 2013, 05:19:34 PM »
I looooooooove the original Tendrils and this design looks even better. Can't wait
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: T11 Holiday Wheel of Prizes!
« on: December 21, 2013, 04:54:40 PM »
I've had decent luck with the wheel for my free spins. Most days are 50 or 100 points, and I've gotten a couple No Rewards and 1 500 point spin. I put in an order today for a bunch of stuff (5 cheap decks, couple custom decks, bunch of dollar cardistry stuff from the wire) and got 13 spins, and here's how it turned out:
1. 500 Elite Points
2. 50 Elite Points
3. 50 Elite Points
4. 100 Elite Points
5. 50 Elite Points
6. 100 Elite Points
7. 50 Elite Points
8. No Reward
9. Two Free Spins
9-1. 100 Elite Points
9-2. 100 Elite Points
10. No Reward
11. 50 Elite Points
12. 50 Elite Points
13. 250 Elite Points
So 1,450 Elite Points in total from just that order, or the equivalent of a $145 dollar order. Combine that with my Black Friday order (4 Black JAQKs, 2 Medallions), this current order, and all my free spins over the days I have just over 3,000 elite points from the past few weeks, over 2,000 of which were completely free. Probably gonna get a pack of White Monarchs, so overall very happy with this contest so far.
Also I stopped watching the wheel when it spins because it only leads to frustration.
1. 500 Elite Points
2. 50 Elite Points
3. 50 Elite Points
4. 100 Elite Points
5. 50 Elite Points
6. 100 Elite Points
7. 50 Elite Points
8. No Reward
9. Two Free Spins
9-1. 100 Elite Points
9-2. 100 Elite Points
10. No Reward
11. 50 Elite Points
12. 50 Elite Points
13. 250 Elite Points
So 1,450 Elite Points in total from just that order, or the equivalent of a $145 dollar order. Combine that with my Black Friday order (4 Black JAQKs, 2 Medallions), this current order, and all my free spins over the days I have just over 3,000 elite points from the past few weeks, over 2,000 of which were completely free. Probably gonna get a pack of White Monarchs, so overall very happy with this contest so far.
Also I stopped watching the wheel when it spins because it only leads to frustration.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: [NEW] JAQK Cellars in Black (BLACKJAQK) by theory11
« on: November 29, 2013, 11:18:36 AM »
Picked up 4 Jaqks and 2 Medallions, and that completes my card shopping for Black Friday. Already got a couple Red Monarchs on a separate order. I'll post pics of what I got in the appropriate topic when everything is shipped
FYI, T11 is giving 15% off all orders with coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY", just in case you missed it
FYI, T11 is giving 15% off all orders with coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY", just in case you missed it
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Exquisite Playing Cards from CARC
« on: November 28, 2013, 09:36:14 PM »
Got a couple blues, a red and one pack jacket. Missed out on the Legends but I was never really a fan of them anyway. Besides the cool box they didn't seem that great. Oh well, definitely excited about the Exquisites though.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: 2013 Holiday Shopping Season - CARDS, MAGIC, CARDISTRY
« on: November 28, 2013, 02:15:28 PM »http://www.themagicapple.com/
"WE ARE JUMPING ON THE BANDWAGON AND OFFERING A BLACK FRIDAY SALE! We have never had a sale this big! Enter the code BLACK anytime after 11am on November 28th, through the 29th and 25% off the entire website!"
I attempted to use the code but it says "This discount code is not valid". It may be 11am PST and not EST. This obviously isn't confirmed. Just thought I should share this with you all.
I just tried it and it still does not work
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Which Black Friday release is tops on your list?
« on: November 28, 2013, 01:46:54 AM »
JAQKs might be my favorite series of decks, and none of the new designs really interest me so it's kind of a no-brainer. I will probably end up getting both CARC and T11 deck releases
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Bruce Lee deck & Black Friday Releases - Dan & Dave
« on: November 28, 2013, 01:42:54 AM »
I do like the back design despite being a one-way back, and I most likely would've gotten one if it was priced like a normal deck. For 15 bucks a deck I'll pass though
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: What is your favorite Ellusionist Joker?
« on: April 30, 2013, 04:21:58 AM »
artiifice is the best looking and has the best reveal
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The Conversation Parlor / Re: Funniest/worst thing that's ever happened to you while performing
« on: March 28, 2013, 02:09:46 AM »Worst thing? Someone slamming my deck from my hands because they couldn't understand the trick. They thought it was funny, but we all know what happens when cards hit the ground.
Never perform with anything but a standard deck of Bikes if you're performing to your friends. Strangers have boundaries because they don't know you. Friends think it's okay to mess with your stuff. No one touches my cards unless I let them!
my buddy did this to me once and I just about threw him off a balcony. Didn't help that my kitchen floor was really dirty at the time. One deck of Bee Stingers down the drain, which especially sucks now because they're sold out on T11 and I'd have to get another one from eBay
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The Conversation Parlor / Re: Poll: Uncharted vs Halo
« on: March 28, 2013, 02:06:47 AM »
I don't think they're really comparable since they're two different types of games, but I've never been a fan of Halo and I love the Uncharted series. Uncharted 2 is one of the best games I've ever played.
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Deck Reviews! / Re: Battle 10: S&M versions 1-3 vs. Original and Bee Split Spades
« on: March 27, 2013, 10:16:13 PM »
These are probably my two favorite series of cards, besides maybe the Wynn or Artifice series. I've actually never handled any of the decks up there, though I absolutely love the handling on S&M v4-v6 and the SS Lions and I can only assume that the older versions handle even better based on what I've heard. It's unfortunate that these versions are so expensive, so I probably won't get the opportunity to use them for quite some time, but who knows.
Anyway, I can't comment on the handling at all, and I'm assuming they're both top quality for handling. The v7s kind of left a bad taste in my mouth, but I don't think it detracted from my opinion of the earlier decks in the series. I pretty much voted on design, and I have to say that I like the S&M designs better, especially the court cards. The back designs are both awesome, but I'd have to give the edge to S&M on that as well. Overall, the two series are really, really close for me, but S&M gets the edge.
Anyway, I can't comment on the handling at all, and I'm assuming they're both top quality for handling. The v7s kind of left a bad taste in my mouth, but I don't think it detracted from my opinion of the earlier decks in the series. I pretty much voted on design, and I have to say that I like the S&M designs better, especially the court cards. The back designs are both awesome, but I'd have to give the edge to S&M on that as well. Overall, the two series are really, really close for me, but S&M gets the edge.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Ink to Stock Ratio ( The Final Debate)
« on: March 04, 2013, 09:58:23 AM »Sorry for the late reply but you gave me a great deal to think about Don. After taking a few days to put some serious thought into this debate and all the evidence that surrounds the debate, I'll have to say this is officially a myth. But debunking this theory didn't just come with a simple end. After speaking with a very close source connected with the USPCC, I've concluded that playing cards in general are judged on a 100% circumstantial basis. I agree now that a decks durability is based solely on the life expectancy of a finish and most finishes are way too close to even justify comparing them. Even if one did try to compare them, most of there opinions would still derive from circumstantial events that would lead to an inaccurate judge of quality. I therefore come to a new conclusion that deck reviews are pointless since they are all circumstantial based on how different peoples hands are and the oils they carry. I think this debate makes decks rather simple to evaluate now. Do they appeal to you and are they innovative? The answer is something that will differ to each and everyone of us.
Thanks for a healthy debate Don! Until next time...
Cheers
A day that will truly be regarded as a landmark day in human history. The day that Robert officially, authoritatively, and legally declared this a myth. Truly we are blessed to have been a part of this moment.
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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Re: Werm - having issue with middle card
« on: February 28, 2013, 04:26:43 AM »
What Don said. It's happened more than once for me where I'm trying to learn some aspect of a move, and all of a sudden I figure something out and it clicks, and that thing I figured out also helps me out with other moves. There's nothing wrong with asking for help, but it might be more beneficial to try and work it out yourself, even if it takes a while.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Red Arcane
« on: February 26, 2013, 02:52:40 AM »
I can only imagine the shit storm that would happen if E released RA prototypes
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: "Party Proof" Playing Cards (KS)
« on: February 25, 2013, 06:32:43 PM »
or I could buy a plastic deck for a couple bucks.......
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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Re: Werm - having issue with middle card
« on: February 25, 2013, 06:28:43 PM »
looks like an issue with your right thumb. try gripping the lower pack further up on your right thumb so you have more surface area to rotate the card. also, in the future you should try your best to troubleshoot it yourself, because being able to figure out issues with knacky moves is one of the best ways to improve overall in cardistry.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Bicycle UnitedCardists deck?
« on: February 22, 2013, 06:59:16 PM »
from what I can tell from his posts here, Mike seems like a bit of a scumbag. Don't think I'd buy a deck from him.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Blue LTD from Ellusionist [NEW]
« on: February 17, 2013, 06:53:07 PM »As far as the Blue LTD deck goes, I wanna grab a few decks but am waiting for the release and reviews for the new effect called Invisible by Damien Savina. That way I can save on shipping and get everything together. I have 3 Red LTD decks and haven't even opened up one. With the blue decks coming out I really don't need to now. But in time I will.
You might want to open a red pack sooner than you think. The blue deck has a gaff card for the red deck, an extra queen of hearts. Very useful tool for certain tricks, having two of the same card...
well, there are better ways of doing a duplicate card trick than opening a rare deck of cards
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Blue LTD from Ellusionist [NEW]
« on: February 16, 2013, 05:24:41 PM »
This is why you don't moderate when you aren't a moderator
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: What is the best handling deck that has come out of Kentucky?
« on: February 14, 2013, 03:15:29 PM »I was under the impression that the Wynn decks came from Ohio? If so, they can't be the best handling decks from Kentucky which was the question under discussion.
duh. my mistake, I got the two mixed up for whatever reason. I guess ignore my posts earlier in this thread
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: What is the best handling deck that has come out of Kentucky?
« on: February 14, 2013, 02:06:37 PM »
it's one part of it, sure. I was mainly talking about multi-packet cuts, and I haven't found a deck as good as Wynns for that.
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: What is the best handling deck that has come out of Kentucky?
« on: February 14, 2013, 01:40:40 PM »
Depends on what you're doing. I happen to think that Wynns are the best handling deck I've used for cardistry, but they suck for a lot of things.
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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Re: Heavenly physics - Actuators
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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Founders Playing Cards (KS)
« on: February 12, 2013, 02:43:55 AM »
I like the deck but I don't think it's worth that price