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[BiggerDee]

The dual fan ability is really cool, and a great feature. I actually like these.

Except if any of the cards got inverted, it would ruin the fan. I stated this above. Yeah, the fans look neat but it would be a pain in the ass to keep your deck the same direction throughout a game or performance. Not worth it at all.

Good point, but I still think that the dual fan idea is cool. It may have been done before (I have no idea), but I like it.

[Don Boyer]

The dual fan ability is really cool, and a great feature. I actually like these.

Except if any of the cards got inverted, it would ruin the fan. I stated this above. Yeah, the fans look neat but it would be a pain in the ass to keep your deck the same direction throughout a game or performance. Not worth it at all.

Good point, but I still think that the dual fan idea is cool. It may have been done before (I have no idea), but I like it.

It's been done many times, with decks purpose-built for fanning.  Magic Makers' Bicycle Tetra deck would be one.

[Overstock Cards]

I actually don't generally like fanning decks because their backs are usually kinda boring, but I thought I would try to make mine more interesting to look at. In fact, I don't consider this to be a fanning deck at all. It's merely a fun-filled feature (Alliteration for the win)
Also, I think that the way it fans, with the rings, is a new concept. I could, of course, be wrong, but I still think the fans turned out well. Probably one of the strongest points of the deck.
Thanks for the input.

[Don Boyer]

I actually don't generally like fanning decks because their backs are usually kinda boring, but I thought I would try to make mine more interesting to look at. In fact, I don't consider this to be a fanning deck at all. It's merely a fun-filled feature (Alliteration for the win)
Also, I think that the way it fans, with the rings, is a new concept. I could, of course, be wrong, but I still think the fans turned out well. Probably one of the strongest points of the deck.
Thanks for the input.

Then you've been looking at the wrong decks.  There's one out there that, when properly fanned out, creates the image of a dragon stretched out across several cards.  Fanning decks don't necessarily have to be boring to be effective - the opposite is true more often than not.

[Overstock Cards]

Yeah, I've seen that deck. I meant that the backs weren't that interesting alone.

[Don Boyer]

Yeah, I've seen that deck. I meant that the backs weren't that interesting alone.

Look up the Virtuoso deck.  It was created by a team of cardists called the Virts.  The back is minimal but quite eye catching and the deck makes for some very nice fans.  The faces are none too shabby, either!

De'vo of handlordz.com has put out some decks with a lot of back design appeal to flourishers, except that he disdains the term and refers to the art as "XCM" - eXtreme Card Manipulation.

[Overstock Cards]

The virts deck is my favourite deck ever. I don't consider it a fanning deck though. And I hunk de'vo's stuff is gaudy. I also hate the term XCM. It seems like he's trying way too hard to sound cool. Cardistry is a lot more subtle.

[sprouts1115]

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[MagikFingerz]

The virts deck is my favourite deck ever. I don't consider it a fanning deck though. And I hunk de'vo's stuff is gaudy. I also hate the term XCM. It seems like he's trying way too hard to sound cool. Cardistry is a lot more subtle.

De'vo/Handlordz was where I started out my card collecting/flourishing journey, so he will always have a place in my heart. But he has proven himself a d-bag more times than not (particularly in terms of copyrighting flourishes and policing his own forums), and his persona and vibe does appeal more to naive teenagers (which I was myself at the time). Still, his products are solid; his dvds are nothing short of amazing and all of his decks (art aside) have at least all been quality products. Though he wouldn't have been half as successful without Jerry "The Flourishman" Cestkowski on his team.

PS. Yes, the spelling of my username is indeed inspired by the XCM-era.

[Overstock Cards]

Yeah, I started Cardistry long after the era of De'vo's was over, so I can look at him with an impartial eye. His DVDs have good flourishes on them (a little too flashy, but still), but the art direction and graphics are unwatchable. His decks aren't bad.

[RandyButterfield]

Here's my favorite flourishing Deck!

All kidding aside. I think any design that solely concentrates on flourishing is definitely lacking in other areas.

Thanks, Randy

[MagikFingerz]

Hehe, Randy. That's one of my favorites as well 

You're right, of course, but on the other hand I doubt any deck could cover all "areas" particularly well.

[Don Boyer]

The virts deck is my favourite deck ever. I don't consider it a fanning deck though. And I hunk de'vo's stuff is gaudy. I also hate the term XCM. It seems like he's trying way too hard to sound cool. Cardistry is a lot more subtle.

Well, it IS a fanning deck - but not exclusively a fanning deck.  Few decks are made JUST for fanning, but many decks have elements to them that allow for visuals in fanning not normally achievable with a standard pack of whatever's on the drugstore shelves.

[MagikFingerz]

The virts deck is my favourite deck ever. I don't consider it a fanning deck though. And I hunk de'vo's stuff is gaudy. I also hate the term XCM. It seems like he's trying way too hard to sound cool. Cardistry is a lot more subtle.

Well, it IS a fanning deck - but not exclusively a fanning deck.  Few decks are made JUST for fanning, but many decks have elements to them that allow for visuals in fanning not normally achievable with a standard pack of whatever's on the drugstore shelves.

It is indeed not exclusively a fanning deck, but it does a pretty damn good job as one.

[Don Boyer]

It is indeed not exclusively a fanning deck, but it does a pretty damn good job as one.

Niiiiiice!!  You doin' the fannin'?

[CrankUP]

I hate to say it, but this has to be one of the worst designs I've ever seen.  My eyes hurt after seeing the pics, maybe that's what they mean by the name, they'll make you blind after staring at them for long periods of time.   

I giggled.

I like the design though. I'm not fond of one way backs, but these would be KILLER in a fanning routine.

[MagikFingerz]

It is indeed not exclusively a fanning deck, but it does a pretty damn good job as one.

Niiiiiice!!  You doin' the fannin'?

Not my work, I'm afraid. I'm currently away from my collection, but I'll post some old pictures of fans of my own in an intro thread (which is overdue).

[Overstock Cards]

Love the virts decks SOO much. And thanks, CrankUP!