Saturday, January 18, 2014

The Best Types of Magic Tricks

The Best Types of Magic Tricks
Types of Magic Tricks

Magic tricks aim to astonish and bewilder people. They are illusions that aim to entertain a large number of people or just a single person. They can be done in close proximity or with the aid of a large stage at a certain distance from its audience. However the trick is done, successful magic is one that can keep audiences wonder in awe at what has just happened.

There are many different types of magic tricks that performers practice and use to entertain and to astonish. Different magicians try to specialize in one or a couple of the different methods in order to master. Different types of magic usually take years to learn and to master. Here are some of the different types if magic tricks that magicians try to perform and master.

Stage Magic

Stage magic is probably the most popular of all types of magic. Also known as platform magic or stand-up magic, stage magic generally refers to magic being performed for a medium to a large number of spectators. It can either be indoors or out of doors. But what makes stage magic different is that it usually makes use of a number of props to help the magician perform his illusions.

Street Magic

Street magic is a form of magic that usually is performed quite randomly while walking down the street. Street performances are characterized by a lack of big props usually being used in stage magic. What props may be used by a street magician might be something that one can bring in his pockets. What makes street magic so appealing to most people is that it requires a closer interaction with the audience who may happen to be passing by the street. It may also take the magician some considerable skill to master since it may be quite difficult to perform most magic tricks with the audience being so close to see each trick or illusion.

Escape Magic
The Best Types of Magic Tricks



Escape magic is another form or technique used in performing that deals with a variety of tricks that involves confinement or restraints. This type of magic is also known as escapology with the performer usually allows himself to be tied up or confined into a cramped space and locked from the outside. The magic trick stems from the ability of the magician to escape from such restraints without the obvious use of tools despite seemingly insurmountable odds that he finds himself in. 

Mentalism

Mentalism is another form of magic where the magician tries to create the impression in the minds of the audience that he possesses special abilities to read thoughts, predict events or control the minds of others. Mentalist feats can either be done with a large or solitary audience, on a stage or close-up.

Theatrical Seances
The Best Types of Magic Tricks
A theatrical seance is that branch of magic that makes use of spiritualistic or mediumistic methods for effect. It is not usually "spiritual" in nature but is merely meant purely fore theatrical purposes. Magicians who follow this method usually lead the audience to believe that they are conjuring up spirits.

Unfortunately, this is a form of stage magic that is often misused by many con artists pretending to actually be in contact with spirits and mislead people for profit.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Top Deck Cards: Idea International Gold Deck of Cards review

Top Deck Cards: Idea International Gold Deck of Cards Features

Bling. Bling. These shiny gold cards will dazzle your fellow players. From IDEA International in Japan, this standard deck of 52 (plus two Joker cards) is anything but average. Made of plastic, they will also sustain any spills from that late-night poker game.

Top Deck Cards: Idea International Gold Deck of Cards review
Top Deck Cards: Idea International Gold Deck of Cards review
 

      

Top Deck Cards: Idea International Gold Deck of Cards Review


Bought these as a Christmas present for my boyfriend and was extremely impressed by the quality. They are hard enough to be stable in the hand but not too stiff. The color is very bright, metallic and the artwork is gorgeous. The only downside is that they reflect a lot of light if you are playing in a bright room, but everything else outweighs that one con. 
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These cards look great. Every time I use them at a party everyone loves them and ask where I got them. They are plastic yet thinner than a paper card. Very easy to shuffle and I haven't broken one yet despite using more elaborate shuffling. Water-proof which is great for many reasons. Overall very happy with them!
 
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Evolution Deck

Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Evolution Deck

Evolution deck Features:

Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Evolution Deck
  • 56 Sophisticated playing cards from the future
  • 100% custom art from the faces to the pips
  • Foiled tuck box
  • Quality, durable, Bicycle® stock
  • Printed in deep blue and red metallic inks
  • Limited edition - will never be re-printed again
This is the future of playing cards, where tomorrow is celebrated in the present day.
Made at The United States Playing Card 


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Monday, January 13, 2014

Top Deck Cards: Night Sky Playing Cards

Top Deck Cards: Night Sky Playing Cards


Top Deck Cards: Night Sky Playing Cards

 
 
 
Product Information:

Now you can play all of your favorite card games while studying the constellations. Each card in this standard deck features its own illustration, helping you to become acquainted with the star patterns that make up each skyward shape. Learning has never before been so much fun!
 
 Top Deck Cards: Night Sky Playing Cards Reviews:

I can't remember how I found these, but being into astronomy, I just felt I had to get them LOL My wife bought them for me as an Xmas gift and I think they're great. I already know the constellations but I can see how they would be a definite help to anyone learning the night sky. Like flash cards, they will help beginners to remember the names, the patterns, the seasons and even the mythical connection for each constellation.

As I said, I already know the constellations, so personally speaking, I think they're very nicely designed and am simply pleased to see a nice set of cards with an astronomical theme :) 
 

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Meridian Collection Casino Gaming Box review article

 Meridian Collection Casino Gaming Box review article 

 Meridian Collection Casino Gaming Box review article
 Meridian Collection Casino Gaming Box review article

      

  • Wood frame construction, burlwood veneer exterior, gold plated hardware and black silk fabric lining
  • Four storage trays house all your gaming essentials
  • Features 28 pc domino set, 4 decks of cards, 5 pc poker dice set, 5 pc standard dice set, 2 shaker cups, 1 score pad & pencil and 5 sets of 20 poker chips.
  • Recessed top tray for accessories storage
  • Unit can be combined with other pieces from the meridian collection to create a larger modular storage unit.
 
 

Product Description

 
 Meridian Collection Casino Gaming Box. The Meridian Collection is a unique modular stacking and storage system. Each piece has been designed to neatly stack one atop the other to create your own customized storage system. This Casino Gaming Box is a true entertainment system! It features a 28 pc domino set, 4 decks of cards, 5 pc poker dice set, 5 pc standard dice set, 2 shaker cups, 1 score card & pencil and 5 sets of 50 poker chips. Dimensions: 15.5" L x 6.25" W x 8" H Weight: 6 lbs.  

Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition review - video and picture review

 Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition review - video and picture review

Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition review 

Only A Few Left : Amazon.com full link 

Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game of deduction for two teams: Villagers and Werewolves. The Villagers don’t know who the Werewolves are, and the Werewolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate the Villagers one at a time.

The game is incredibly simple: Each player gets a card which indicates their team and their special role, while one of the players acts as a moderator to keep the game running smoothly. Each day and night, the number of players gets smaller and smaller until either all the werewolves are voted out, giving the victory to the village team, or the werewolves equal (or exceed) the number of villagers, allowing the werewolf team to win.

What results is an incredibly engaging game of lies, deception and trust. Most people who play Ultimate Werewolf once can't wait to play again. And every game is different, as there are dozens of special roles for both teams which can help out their side in a variety of ways.


 Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition review - video and picture review
 Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition review - video and picture review

 

 

 Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition review - video and picture review

 Ultimate Werewolf: Ultimate Edition review - video and picture review

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Top Deck Cards: Republic No. 2 Playing Cards By Ellusionist

Top Deck Cards: Republic No. 2 Playing Cards By Ellusionist


Top Deck Cards: Republic No. 2 Playing Cards By Ellusionist

      

  • Everything about Republic #2 has been distilled to deliver a pure experience
  • The aesthetics of the original Republic have been stripped back to their foundations.
  • Features smaller indexes that look startling in fans
  • Uses an all new layout for spot cards that draws the eye refined
  • The Ace and Jokers have been refined down to their essence retaining only the vertical type and iconography of the original

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Top Deck Cards:Binion's Authentic Casino Playing Cards - 1 Dozen

Top Deck Cards:Binion's Authentic Casino Playing Cards - 1 Dozen
Top Deck Cards:Binion's Authentic Casino Playing Cards - 1 Dozen

      

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  • Binion's Authentic Casino Playing Cards - 1 Dozen (12 decks)
  • This deck consists of playing cards that have been used at a REAL casino, which were then carefully repackaged and sent to us
  • These cards come directly from the casino pit, and are in great condition. They do not have a hole drilled in them like many other competitors offer
  • Great for all poker games or any other card game!
  • 1 dozen (12 decks) per order. Deck color may vary from picture shown, but all 12 will be the same color.
These decks consists of playing cards that have been used at Binion's casino, which were then carefully repackaged and sent to us. These decks are great for parties, home games, bar leagues, and many other uses. These cards come directly from the casino pit, and are in great condition. They do not have a hole drilled in them like many other competitors offer. Instead they have 2 slightly rounded corners to prevent them from being used at the casino again by cheaters. Now you can use the actual cards used in Nevada casinos in your home game. NOTE: YOU WILL RECEIVE 12 DECKs OF USED PLAYING CARDS. DECK COLOR MAY VARY FROM PICTURE SHOWN (but will be the same for all 12 decks).  
 
 
 
 
 
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Top Deck Cards : HARRY POTTER PLAYING CARDS review and features

Top Deck Cards :  HARRY POTTER PLAYING CARDS review and features

Top Deck Cards :  HARRY POTTER PLAYING CARDS  review and features
Top Deck Cards :  HARRY POTTER PLAYING CARDS  review and features
 
  • HARRY POTTER and the DEATHLY HALLOWS playing cards
  • Each Card has a different image on it from the movie.
  • New never been used.
  HARRY POTTER PLAYING CARDS Review

Need a no-brainer gift for the Harry Potter fanatic in your life? Then you'll find that these cards fit the bill quite nicely.  HARRY POTTER PLAYING CARDS  are also far from expensive, which is always a plus. These cards are slightly sturdier than your average deck.
 
 And the face of each card contains a unique and beautifully colored scene from the films. What I'm saying is that, while these are cheap, they are not cheaply made. The quality exceeded my expectations. The only real reason I've given these a four, instead of a five is because I didn't find the backs of the cards very appealing.
 
 This art just doesn't pop the way that the art on the other side of the cards manages to. A small complaint though. I still highly recommend these to any fan of the series! 
 
 
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Monday, January 6, 2014

Top deck cards: Natico Game, 2 Decks Of Cards, Silver Case, Bridge Score Sheets

 
 Top deck cards: Natico Game, 2 Decks Of Cards, Silver Case, Bridge Score Sheets
 
Top deck cards: Natico Game,
  • Creative and attractive design
  • Functional and easy to use
  • Low cost high value
 
 
Natico Game, 2 Decks Of Cards Review

Gave this card case and cards to my father for Xmas, who plays bridge. He seems to really like it and the card case has a good heft to it. There weren't a lot of fun choices for cards, but these were pretty nice. 
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This was a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law. I had looked everywhere for something like this for her and everything looked childish or ugly. Frustrated, one afternoon, I pulled up my One-Click Amazon account, found these beautiful card/bridge set and ordered! When they arrived they were even more beautiful than the picture and the silver holding case made it the classiest Christmas present ever! Most importantly, my mother-in-law was very happy! 
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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Top Deck Cards: Streamline Playing Cards: Poker Size, Jumbo Index (One Dozen Decks, Half Red and Half Blue)

Top Deck Cards: Streamline Playing Cards Poker Size, Jumbo Index (One Dozen Decks, Half Red and Half Blue) 

Top Deck Cards: Streamline Playing Cards: Poker Size, Jumbo Index (One Dozen Decks, Half Red and Half Blue)
Streamline Playing Cards


  • Poker size, 2.5" x 3.5" playing cards
  • Cards have large size numbers
  • Box includes one dozen decks, half red and half blue
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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Top Deck Cards: Blue Crown Playing Cards V2

Top Deck Cards:  Blue Crown Playing Cards V2
 Top Deck Cards:  Blue Crown Playing Cards V2
  • Manufactured by USPCC
  • Arrco Faces
  • Tally Ho Inspired Design
  • Limited Edition
  • Collectible
 Blue Crown Playing Cards V2 Brief Review
These cards are awesome. Beautiful and sturdy, this is a great all around deck of cards. This deck is printed on Bicycle stock and has vintage faces and court cards. This deck comes with a red/blue double backers and two identical jokers. I'd use this for regular gameplay, poker or Magic.
 
      

Friday, January 3, 2014

Top Deck Cards: 3 Decks Bicycle 2008 Election Edition Playing Cards

Top Deck Cards:  3 Decks Bicycle 2008 Election Edition Playing Cards

Top Deck Cards:  3 Decks Bicycle 2008 Election Edition Playing Cards
Top Deck Cards:  3 Decks Bicycle 2008 Election Edition Playing Cards



      

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Top Deck Cards: The Rider Tarot Deck



Top Deck Cards: The Rider Tarot Deck
Top Deck Cards: The Rider Tarot Deck
 
 
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 The Rider Tarot Deck  Full Review

This was my first tarot deck, and even though I have over 25 decks today it's still my favourite.
Waite's deck is good for both beginners and seasoned readers - it's easy enough to start with, but deep and complex enough for those who dig deep to find more and more meanings in it.I'll give examples to explain what I mean :

 [1] The Tarot de Marseilles is another excellent and popular deck, but has the drawback of having geometrical pips, which make it hard to read for beginners - unless the reader has a very good memory, she'll have a hard time handling about half the deck. 

[2] Aleister Crowley's Thoth deck is as popular and good a deck as Waite's, and would certainly reward those who learn all the appropriate associations (e.g. astrology), but for someone who knows that material there's only a small extra penalty in remembering the associations for the Waite deck on account of the missing symbols. 

[3] The Conolly deck is based on Waite's and is friendly to both the new reader and the readee, but is 'dumbed down' and doesnt have the symbolical depth of the Rider, so an experienced reader would most probably leave the Conolly deck in favour of the Rider-Waite or Thoth decks. 

The Rider-Waite deck is very christian in it's symbology, with some Judaistic symbols (e.g. Cabbala) in it [as is the Thoth deck] so people who want a deck with a symbology coming from a different culture might want to opt for some other deck (e.g. the Haindl tarot, the Osho Zen tarot, etc). 

Some of the deck's advantages are not directly related to it's images - it's popularity means there are many books about it to learn from, it's cheap and widely available (if you lost your copy and want to buy a new one or want to buy someone a deck as a present), etc. 


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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Limited Edition Playing Cards

Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Limited Edition Playing Cards

Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Limited Edition Playing Cards
Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Limited Edition Playing Cards
Bicycle Limited Edition Playing Cards  Features
  • Bicycle Limited Edition Series
  • Custom Joker
  • Air Flow Finish
 Top Deck Cards: Bicycle Limited Edition Playing Cards Review
 
These cards have a beautiful design that give it an incredibly unique look to them. They also perform excellently as one would expect from Bicycle cards.

The only flaw I'd give them is that without a white border, minor damage from use and performance can be easily seen, which sorely detract from the cards' beauty. This also means that the cards can easily be marked during play as well. 
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I love Bicycle decks.
This is one deck that have a nice Blue special back to it.
Good quality of cards as all Bicycle decks have.  
 
 Where to buy  Bicycle Limited Edition Playing Cards ?

 
 
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