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"Just received my 2 decks. I like the box a lot, variation on the standard Tally Ho box. The cards feel nice, just like a deck of brand new Tallys. No surprise there. The back design is great. My deck is cut a little "one way" - some borders are larger than others, but to me this isn't really a big deal. This happens from time to time.
Lots of great little intricacies in the back, snake heads, panther (or similar) cat, crescent moons, large claws, angels piercing the split spade with swords. Doesn't appear to be one-way by design, it should be the same right side up or upside down.
The faces are standard USPCC faces with a few exceptions. The faces of the royals on the KS, QS, and QH have been redesigned to look like Blaine, and two women (his girlfriend and mother?) The card that the QS holds is also now the 4 of spades, rather than the standard 6 of spades as found on most USPCC decks.
The 2 jokers are the optical illusion of the face and spelling of liar.
The 2 "bonus" cards are a blank facer, handy for many effects, and then a card with a giant split spade logo on it, with "David Blaine" in fairly small typeface on one end. It's this bonus split spade card that has the saved and drowned text on it as well, as discussed previously.
Handling wise, these seem to handle just like any other Tally Ho, a bit nicer than standard bikes, and not quite up to the feeling of a Ghost. They'll need a little breaking in before they really spring, faro, and fan exactly like I'd want. The card stock and finish don't feel superior or inferior to your normal white Circle or Fan Back deck.
Recommended for collectors, but at $8 a pop plus shipping, I wouldn't use them as my regular use deck. A good looking deck though.
If these were made on a regular basis (i.e. mass produced) and priced more like $2-4 per deck, I could see them becoming a new favorite among card workers.
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– Kevin Reylek
 "Not knowing what to expect, I opened the pack and was in complete awe. The deck is incredible. I opened it up, and it was a very soft deck (which I prefer). They felt wonderful. They were smooth, fanned great, just had an all around good feel.
I love these cards and know what I am ordering in my next order (a dozen of 'em). Highly recommended.
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– Gambits Flame
"The newly designed Split spades is great, with a whole new look on some of the royals, very creative. I highly recommend this deck as it looks nice and plus, has a soft texture and a linoid finish.
Justin"
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