Jake lstum • New York • 01/10/12
Nice, I like the Monarchs better. However, the original Bicycle decks are more discreet, no one questions the deck or cards being gimmicked.
Adrian Call • Wyoming • 01/09/12
I am the only magician in my town... for real the ONLY one. Half the people here don't barely know what Bicycle decks are and these decks blow their minds! Just about any other t11 deck too!
Aidan • Utah • 10/18/11
I'm going to get 100 for Christmas! (50 blue and 50 red)
aidan • utah • 10/17/11
They are amazing cards. Going to buy twenty blue and twenty red.
Don • Yonkers, NY • 09/14/11
These cards sell for twice this price in my area, and that's when you can even find them. USPC said they're a regional brand now, sold almost exclusively in the NYC Metro area and by online/magic retailers, and as such the national chain stores won't carry them - they only want easily-recognized national brands. Most people out of my area won't even be familiar with the design, which is kind of cool.
I've got many fond memories of this brand, and they shuffle better than any deck I've used before. Most important feature, besides the excellent finish and stock, is that they're still made with a "traditional cut" making them easy to perform face-down faros and weave shuffles with. I consider them to be superior to Bees, and at least equal to if not better than Aristocrats.
Great for magic, equally as great at the poker table - and since they come in two back designs, you can stock your table with a single color if that's your preference, swapping deck backs instead of deck colors from hand to hand.
Azizan W. • Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur • 08/29/11
Flashy design. High quality stock. Can take an incredible beating. Still fans, spreads, shuffles etc. Great. Seeking a practice/performance deck? Look no further. And with crazy prices, you got yourself the best deal!
Hayden • Tennessee • 08/12/11
These are highly unique cards that can be bought in large quantities, especially if you add them on to another T11 purchase.
As for performance, they are not bad, but I feel like they might be overrated. Perhaps I got one from an early Erlanger batch. Overall they work better than standard Bikes and look better as well, so Tally-Ho's are worth the small price premium over standard Rider Backs.
Jason • Los Angeles • 07/29/11
Just get these cards.
Ian • New York • 05/27/11
Perfect deck of cards that handles with ease. Right out of the box I could spring them perfectly.
Joel Mawhinney • Northern Ireland • 04/19/11
Beautiful to handle, great to use for in the hands tricks and table magic. I love these cards! These are a must have, just like the circle backs.
Shea • USA • 01/05/11
Love these only had them a few days but they are so amazing great handling and design. ALL magicians should use these.
Richard • Long Island • 12/19/10
I handled these cards almost every day for 3 months and they are still handling very well.
JC Riddle • North Carolina • 11/27/10
The best, hands DOWN! Whether you get the fans or the circles it matters not, that linoid finish is untouchable. I have never been able to keep a deck around. Until I got these! And the price is amazing. Thank you theory11!
Oscar Rodriguez • Florida • 11/21/10
This deck is one of the most beautiful among the ones I own. I'm an Ace of Spades enthusiast, and this is by far the most beautiful one I've had the honor to hold in my hands. And apart from being gorgeous, the deck is functional for all sleight-of-hand maneuvering. A great buy for an even greater price!
Casey • Minnesota • 10/19/10
These are fabulous cards. I love them. They have the snap, pop, smooth edges, and stiff stock that we all love. One of my favorite decks of all time. As long as they're the Ohio ones. The Kentucky ones (black seal) are horrible compared to the old ones (Blue or Red seal).
Tom • USA • 08/28/10
Some of the best cards ever! Great for practicing magic, flourishing, and card stunts / tricks. I highly recommend them.
Ben S. • Stroudsburg, PA • 08/23/10
Tally-Ho's are that one deck you get chills every time you open, and you know, every time you grab the deck, it'll do what you want it too.
Olav • Norway • 02/28/10
Best playing cards I have ever used!
Hans F. • AZ • 02/10/10
These are my favorite cards of all time (that are still available). They're so smooth out of the box, so cheap, amazing back design... and the list goes on. I highly recommend these.
Kyle • Maryland • 02/09/10
These are awesome cards. They were the first cards other than Bikes that I've bought. You should definitely buy these cards, especially since they're only a couple cents more than Bicycle cards...and so worth that extra price!
Pete • Brooklyn, NY • 02/08/10
For me, Tally-Ho Fan Backs are the perfect cards. They feel and handle perfectly and are durable, as well.
Jaryn • Evanston, WY • 10/18/09
The fan back deck had a back so beautiful - and the cards sprang so well I couldn't believe it.
Ryan Heiner • Wisconsin • 09/12/09
I love these card so much. They are just so clean-cut. Smooth edges, a nice crisp feel, and a sleek back design. Just overall awesome cards - I use them all the time.
Highly recommend these decks!
Ryan Heiner • Wisconsin • 09/10/09
These decks are awesome. So smooth and elegant; perfect for flourishing and card magic. I've got to say one of my favorite decks on this site.
I highly recommend these cards. Five stars.
Charlie • FoCo, CO • 07/13/09
I love Tally-Ho's. They're only a bit more than Bicycle's but for the extra price you get so much more. They feel just...right. You really have to handle them for yourself to feel it. The stock is just right for me. It's thin enough to Faro, Riffle, and spring the cards yet thick enough so that they don't bend easily.
The finish is just right for me. It's not clunky, but not too slippery.
The design is great. The classic red and blue backs really get rid of the suspicion to the spectator that the cards are gimmicked or rigged in any way.
I've been looking for a deck of cards like this for a long time and have finally found it. They're casual like Bicycle's yet high-quality like custom cards.
I highly recommend these cards. Five stars easily!
David G. • California • 06/28/09
I've been doing magic for four years, and for three of those years I have searched for the perfect deck. This is it. The Linoid finish is very smooth, but at the same time not too slippery. Same with the stock - it is thick, but not so thick that you can't palm, spring, or riffle shuffle with the deck.
I've had my decks for two weeks and they handle like I just took them out of the box. Note that I perform and practice with cards for around a total of three hours a day, yet they still handle like the day I got them.
In addition to the incredible quality of the cards, the designs are simple and elegant. I recommend getting six of each color and design. Trust me, after buying these cards, you will never want to handle another deck. These come at a great price too! theory11.com has them for the best price.
