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  1. Jimmy88

    Shuffle speed and variant control speeds.

    Shuffle speed and variant control speeds. I have a question about shuffle speeds and I wouldn't mind some enlightenment and discussion on this subject and what @Jason England thinks. I've noticed that people have different speeds interms of the shuffles, regular and fake. Ricky jay had an...
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    Up the ladder shuffle tips

    Hi theory 11. I've been working on the move for about a year now, I'm looking for tips anyone has discovered mastering Vernons shuffle. Anything that will help that I can try to help improve mine. Thank you and have a great new year.
  3. Jimmy88

    Phoenix playing cards one way back design.

    Hello Theory11. So, I've been trying the Phoenix playing cards since I've been hearing great reviews, and I've seen Dani Daortiz using them recently. I've got to say, they really are a nice alternative to standard Bicycle. Anyway, I can't find information on the one way back design. Other...
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    Cards that are marked for suits

    So, last year I was on here looking for guidance on the study of marked cards. Everyone was incredibly helpful with there directions and opinions. Quick update, all coming along brilliantly! And due to this thread I discovered Boris Wild, became a huge fan of his and I'm happy to say he is a...
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    Derren Brown Playing Cards

    Firstly, I'm so happy this has finally happened! Being English aswell, it's awesome the two amazing world of T11 and DB have come together and created an amazing and unique deck. I know this mite be just speculation. Being from England I couldn't really get the special 2 card box edition but...
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    Make a coin gripper!!

    Hi guys! First and foremost I am a card magician but I've been wanting to get into coins for a long time. I live if England and managed to grab a few US half dollar coins but due to use and circulation. (Most are from the 70s) they are really quite smooth and the ridges are gone. I've googled...
  7. Jimmy88

    Palming help please!

    Hi people!! I'm hitting Erdnase recently and I have a problem with palming. I can do the lateral palm and gamblers but I'm having trouble with anything like the classic palm and top etc. My hands are to thin... and no matter how I try and position the card it will always show. Has anyone else...
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    Ricky Jay question.

    Hey theory 11! So I was wanting to know something. I was thinking about the late and great Ricky Jay today.. about his passing last year and his work etc. And I was thinking. I remember reading a few times Ricky calling himself a "magician in exile" And how apart from work relating to his...
  9. Jimmy88

    Tally - Ho Gaff deck.

    Hey everyone! I'm after some advice please. I, for the most part use tally - hos(most of the time because I dont really want to ruin a £12.99 new deck of T11s or Nocs etc) And I prefer tallys over bics, just personal preference. I want to buy the gaff tally deck due to... I just seem to find...
  10. Jimmy88

    revelation by dai vernon

    Hi guys! I'm really interested in buying revelation by dai vernon. I've read it is vernons... improved version of expert at the card table is my impression. Obviously I would love the book just to own! I hear it has wonderful photos of vernon doing the movies and it is just a wonderful book...
  11. Jimmy88

    Jason england style controlled table shuffling.

    Hi everyone, I'm after a book! I'm a big fan of Jason England's style of table card work. I'm after a really great book that really focuses on table work and great shuffling combinations of controlling cards. I've read expert at the card table and expert card technique. So any...
  12. Jimmy88

    cardicians, card mechanics, card magicians in York UK

    I'm not sure I'm allowed to post something like this in the forum. Me and my partner have been travelling a lot this year and of course I pop into any note worthy magic shop. Magic Dream in Paris was fantastic. Every time I entered into a shop I was made to feel welcomed and instantly joined...
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    boris wild marked deck project

    Hi guys, With the new DMC Elites, DM Dealers and other marked decks I'm really looking at becoming better with a marked deck. I've heard nothing but good things about Boris wild. His the boris wild marked deck project DVD and deck a good thing to invest in? Thank you.
  14. Jimmy88

    Double deal.

    He guys! I'm wondering if anyone out there could help me! I've spent some time now trying to nail down the double deal. Through much online searching I've found very little content on the subject. I'm currently using Expert Card Technique to learn the double deal from but I'm hoping there will...
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