What is the ultimate mark deck?
A marked deck is an important tool in card magic, especially when it involves involving cards.
Ideally, your ideal marked deck should be easy to read and a good match for the kind of card magic you do. It should also be discrete and avoid drawing attention from spectators.
There are many different marked decks on the market, each with its own distinctive characteristics. You will need to decide what you want and whether a reader system is more important than a coded one.
The best decks that can read markings are those which use a reader system. They don’t have a lot of small symbols to interpret. This makes them easier for you to read and allows you to focus more of your mental energy on the card magic.
Also, make sure to check the size of the markings. You don’t want them too small that it becomes difficult to read from a distance. The text on the backs must not be smaller that the standard Bicycle riderback.
Another important thing to consider is that the markings should appear on the long edges. It will make it easier for you to identify the card in a spread/fan. This is important as many people love to display their decks in these formats. It can make it difficult to identify the identity of each card.
Marked Mayden Back, DMC Elites or Red Cohort are all great decks which meet the above criteria. They are printed in Cartamundi and handle well. They aren’t traditional air cushions, but they spring well and feel snappy.
They are printed on a linen embossed stock card stock, which is slightly different than the usual USPCC decks. While this has no effect on the performance or handling of the cards, it does affect the appearance of the cards.
The DMC Elites deck has been rated as one of the best reader decks available. It is worth looking at if you are looking to find something with well-hidden markings that can easily be read from afar. It comes with an instructional card and a very helpful companion book. This makes it an excellent choice for magicians looking to perform card magic tricks with a marked card deck.
The Marked Maiden Back deck (a variation of the Bicycle Rider Back) is a popular choice among magicians. The cards in this deck look very similar to those in a regular Bicycle Rider Back card deck. They’re a great option if your goal is to have an ordinary deck with markings that are easily hidden and won’t draw attention from the spectators. Two online videos showing how to perform basic card tricks with a marked board are included with your purchase.