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EndersGame Inner circle Reviewer EndersGame 2195 Posts |
OYSTERS (MARKED) PLAYING CARDS by Think Nguyen
Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards is a new release being distributed by Murphy's Magic. This is a marked deck, but not in the traditional sense, because it simply uses the numbers 1 through 52 to indicate the location of cards according to the Mnemonica Stack. But they are well-hidden, and it is a classy looking deck that is very practical for card magic. AD COPY Description It was long ago, my dad used to work as a fisherman. Growing up with him I got to learn quite a few things about the sea. One that has fascinated me since, is the process in which a pearl is created inside an oyster. A foreign substance slips inside the shell and to protect itself, the oyster covers it with a nacre. A true mystery and beauty of nature itself. The layers of an oyster's shell somehow reminds me of the art of magic. Layers of deception. Layers of mystery. Layers of secrecy. There is always more to uncover. With the Oyster Deck, that is what I've wanted to share with the community. A back design that reflects complexity yet bold, minimalistic and classy. Standard faces for everyday uses and situations. As you scrutinize the cards, you will discover the hidden pearl. A work in constant progress. An intripid and deceptive marking system. One that will ineluctably sparks creativity. Idea behind the marking system I am a huge wielder of the power of estimation and memorized deck (mnemonica). In order to facilitate the use of it, I needed a simple and effective marking system. For the one that knows mnemonica, you will be overjoyed by its simplicity. There won't be any reasons as to why you wouldn't take advantage of it. For others. It will become a memorized deck trainer. You'll get to practice anytime, anywhere. Instantly know the identity of a card. Instantly know its position. Instantly know where you need to cut the deck. Source: https://murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=71168 |
phillsmiff Inner circle UK 1794 Posts |
I worked on this with Think and it was a really interesting project, not least because Think himself is a fascinating guy with a very specific vision of what he wanted this particular tool to do. Think is low-key one of the best card guys out there, his skill level is ridiculous and his approach integrating estimation with his super-strong command of the stack is what drove this deck to be the way it is. The marks are very well hidden - if you are looking for an entry level marked deck this ain't that, not to mention that they show ONLY the stack position, so if you don't know mnemonica you are out of luck. But, in Think's hands, they are kind of unstoppable - as a tool for his style of performing, they are laser focussed. It's taken a LONG time for them to go from concept to production but I'm really glad they are out there now.
Phill
The new Elysian Duets, marked cards featuring my unique Optical Marking System:
-+: https://phillsmithcreative.com/products/elysian-duets :+- |
EndersGame Inner circle Reviewer EndersGame 2195 Posts |
Good post Phill.
Do you know if Think has any demo videos out there in which he does a performance using these cards? That would be really great to see, and would also be a good advertising pitch for the deck. |
phillsmiff Inner circle UK 1794 Posts |
I don't I'm afraid, my involvement with the deck was pretty just that I did the colouring in. It would be cool though.
Phill
The new Elysian Duets, marked cards featuring my unique Optical Marking System:
-+: https://phillsmithcreative.com/products/elysian-duets :+- |
phillsmiff Inner circle UK 1794 Posts |
He uses them a lot over on his Insta: https://instagram.com/cardmagichacks?utm_medium=copy_link
The new Elysian Duets, marked cards featuring my unique Optical Marking System:
-+: https://phillsmithcreative.com/products/elysian-duets :+- |
EndersGame Inner circle Reviewer EndersGame 2195 Posts |
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On Mar 16, 2022, phillsmiff wrote: Perfect. That's exactly the kind of thing I was after. Thanks so much for sharing the link! |
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