Just in case anyone hasn’t found this yet, Kernow Magic have recently re-launched their site and have got some really good reductions in their specials section. Well worth a look…
Eco-Friendly Bicycle Cards
I guess it had to happen. USPCC seem to make cards for every occasion and every type of user. And Cards4Magic are now stocking these rather environmentally pleasing ‘Eco Edition’ Cards. According to the blerb:
Bicycle® Eco Edition is a fully recyclable case and deck. These cards are made from sustainable forest papers, starch-based laminating and vegetable-based inks.
Sounds good to me.
Bargain Bicycle Cards reminders
Our sister site, BicycleTricks.co.uk are offering a special 20% off bundle deal - A pack of Regular Bicycle Cards, 1 Stick of Changin’Glue and 16 Assorted Gaff Bicycle Cards - for only £4.99.
It’s not too late to take advantage of the FREE pack of cards from Merlins of Wakefield - just mention this site when you make any order and you will get a free deck of Bicycle Cards thrown in.
And Stephen Tucker’s excellent Twister Contiunuum is at almost 50% off (£11.50) at Merchant of Magic.
Do let us know if you know of other magic bargains that should be promoted.
Bicycle Karnival Midnights - First Look!
So I only got these today, but here are a few pics and some comments on the new Bicycle Karnival Midnights from Big Blind Media. First of all the pics…
Karnival Midnights
What can we say?…
Well, as you will see, they are at heart, a black version of the original Karnival deck (see side by side comparison pic above). If you loved that, you’ll love these. Like their older brothers they have a subtle one-way back design. Always useful. There is less ‘noisey bleed’ (if you know what I mean) into the (white) border of the cards - which I think looks better. And, in fact, there are additional corner flourishes which look rather elegant.
Top quality USPCC card stock, so they handle really well. No problems there.
Barcode reveal on pack (see inset pic on right).
Extra double back card - very useful for lots of routines. A ‘BBM Advertising Card’ which also has a pic of a skull wearing a crown with another reveal (Q of H) on the bottom - see below:
They’re shipping now - so head over to Big Blind Media to get some before they’re gone…
Bicycle Karnival Midnights - coming soon…
Our friends at BigBlindMedia say they are nearly sold out of the pre-orders already! They tell us that “NOTHING is cooler than fire and skulls! FACT!” - but we will reserve judgement until we get our hands on a deck - and you’ll be the first to know when we do…
Watch this space, or head over to BBM to pre-order yours now.
Free pack of Bicycle Cards!
We’re pleased to say that Merlins of Wakefield have just started advertising with us. I visited Merlins recently - they are one of the ever dwindling number of real bricks and mortar magic shops - and have an excellent range of all kinds of magic. They have just launched a new website too. And as a special deal for readers of this site, they are offering a FREE pack of Bicycle Cards if you make an order with them (between April and June) and mention this site.
Tragic Bicycle Cards
Whilst I know these aren’t new, I was recently given a pack, which has enabled me to have a closer look at them, and since there haven’t been any new cards out for a while, I thought I would post a pic and some comments!
As well as having the comical/tragic court cards, all the pips have been treated with extra ’serifs’ which certainly add some character. The cards also glow under blacklight - so I can imagine a number of niche settins where these could be quite fun! In addition to the normal ’spooky’ presentations, they could be used to bring a more comic look to some ‘packet’ tricks etc. Although the different back design (grey instead of white borders etc, cherubs in red, and ‘black’ as the remaining colour) would obviously stand out.
But they handle as well as ordinary Bicycle Cards and so are definitely worth a look.
You can buy a pack of Tragic Bicycle Cards here for £3.98.
Expert At the Card Table - and 20% Discount at Trickshop.com
A new edition of this classic of card magic is now available for instant download at Trickshop.com - only $3.95 this week. If you want to know all the techniques of the Card Magician/Card Shark/Gambler then The Expert at the Card Table is the book for you.
They are also offering 20% off all orders over $10 made this week - you will need to enter the coupon code ‘0309′ on checkout.
There is loads of strong card and mental magic available from Trickshop.com - so pick yourself up an instant bargain!
World Magic Shop Card Magic DVD bargains
The good folk of World Magic Shop have got loads of excellent DVDs on special (50% off) at the moment. I saw this David Regal one (which I bought some time ago and have really enjoyed) at only £13. Plenty more to choose from.
