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Cardguy52 Loyal user Winnipeg 249 Posts 
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Who makes the best quality devano style rising card deck? I know no one makes the style with the pin anymore and pretty much they all use a sticky pad.
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Tom G Inner circle SW Michigan 2934 Posts
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These are made with a pin. http://richbark.com/m_closeup.html
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ChristianM New user Eaubonne - France 24 Posts
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A good product is "Martini rising cards" (to see at Martini's Magic).
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2627 Posts
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On Dec 2, 2024, ChristianM wrote: You must be kidding! I bought a pack of these via Martin Breese a few years ago. The cards rose a maximum of about a third, in either direction. This was undoubtedly due to the very poor construction of the gimmick. Honestly, they were utter tat - that I could never have used professionally. A proper Devano Pack needs PINS - not some folded piece of masking tape (that has to have a paper glue-stick regularly re-applied, in order to retain tackiness). http://www.richbark.com/m_closeup.html Is the only manufacturer that I'm aware of that uses the 'Old Skool' method. The fact you also get Don Alan's routine thrown in for free, is a fantastic bonus.
Barry Allen
Over 15 years have now passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
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dj Inner circle 1259 Posts
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On Dec 13, 2024, Merc Man wrote: I bought Martini's Rising Cards a few years ago and I have no problems. Everything works just like it did the first day I bought Martini`s Rising Cards. That's why I don't understand why you have problems with Martini's Rising Cards? |
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2627 Posts
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On Dec 14, 2024, dj wrote: I thought I'd clearly explained the problem(s) within my above post? Just to reiterate then: 1. The chosen cards rose from the pack for about a third of their length - maximum. With a Devano Pack, the rise height is generally at least two thirds of the card's length. Given the effect is 'The Rising Cards', I do see this as a significant point - particularly when working for a larger group. 2. The use of adhesive paper is nowhere near as effective as the pin method - as used within a Devano Pack. Practicing with the Martini version, the piece of (what appeared to be) paper masking tape, required a dab of Pritt Stick on a few occasions. Without 100% reliable adhesion AT ALL TIMES, there is no way that I would have ever felt comfortable using it in a professional engagement. Rest assured, I wouldn't criticise a product simply for the sake of it - but the pack I purchased was bloody woeful. It was binned - I didn't even want to give it away to anyone at the club I belonged to at that time.
Barry Allen
Over 15 years have now passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
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Cardguy52 Loyal user Winnipeg 249 Posts
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What’s the quality of the Richbark produced deck like, I’ve heard mixed reviews.
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countrymaven Inner circle 1480 Posts
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Like it or not, Martini makes a great, durable Devano deck. Could go through a war and still work.
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markmagic New user KY 51 Posts
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Does richbark still make them?
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Wravyn Inner circle 3775 Posts
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On Dec 28, 2024, markmagic wrote: Here is web address. Perhaps contact him and find out. http://www.richbark.com/m_closeup.html |
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