What the title says. When it comes to getting magic online which is better? Also if you could explain your choice that would be good.
I can only speak as a long time customer. I buy from both companies. I'm not blindly loyal to either. I own a lot of Theory11 decks, but it's mostly multiples of a few designs. If you want great handling cards you can't go wrong with Theory11 custom decks. I just think several designs are to similar. I can't remember a single borderless deck for instance. Theory11 can print whatever they like, but I vote with my wallet. I've heard a lot of potential customers reflect similar sentiments about T11 decks, and since they are a business, I don't think this sort of statement is disrespectful. Subject to taste or not, I wonder how multiple decks based on buildings in New York sell compared to the rabid consumer response to a deck like Monarchs. Custom decks give people the opportunity to choose something different from Bicycles. The decks you live in fear of missing out on are what defines companies like Theory11, so maybe designs that stand clearly apart from each other is a good thing. Anyway that's my two cents.I order from Theory 11 and Ellusionist and I have to say, I love them both. I have never received a cheap product from either of them; if I happened to have an issue with something, the customer support for both companies were understanding and accommodating.
Cards and stock will always depend on the individual. I never thought I would use any stock other than USPC but The Red Keepers changed my mind completely. Style and art of the deck is completely subjective. I personally love the look of most Theory 11 cards; they're works of art just sitting on your shelf.
They each offer great tricks and cards alike; it's up to you where you want to spend your money. Do your research, and decide what you want before you buy.
Let's keep this conversation respectful. We are all one community.
Unfortunately, neither Theory 11 or Ellusionist carries a lot of books and that is where most of my magic budget is spent.
100% agreeI agree, magic books aren't widely sold on these sites, and books are a great way to learn the theory and techniques behind everything.
I buy from a variety of magic websites. What I buy depends on the product, not the company. If a company has a product I like and that I will use in performance, I'll buy it. Unfortunately, neither Theory 11 or Ellusionist carries a lot of books and that is where most of my magic budget is spent.
I thought you couldn't order stuff directly from Murphy's because they're a wholesaler. Am I missing something?I buy don’t buy tricks from either. I usually go with the tricks from Murphy’s magic
True, let me correct myself, I buy the tricks Murphy’s releases and I typically buy them from vanishing incI thought you couldn't order stuff directly from Murphy's because they're a wholesaler. Am I missing something?
Ohhhhh gotcha. Sorry about thatTrue, let me correct myself, I buy the tricks Murphy’s releases and I typically buy them from vanishing inc