I've use Aronson's for several years. Having just obtained Mnemonic I was able to learn Tamariz's stack using his song method very quickly. It is not causing me a problem to have 2 stacks in my head. There are some effects in Tamariz's tomb that cannot be done with Aronson. Both are great. I consider memorized deck effects among the most powerful in my card magic arsenal.

I just got my copy of Tamariz's book. I don't think I'll have any trouble keeping his stack and Aronson's separate in my mind because the methods both men provide to memorize their setups are completely different. I'm going to get to work now on Mnemonica.

Thanks for the practical experience, Jeff and Magicmike.

I'd hoped that that was the case, but am encouraged by hearing of people that have actually tried it.

<<John, how do you remember on which day to use which stack? Do you have that recorded in your PalmPilot? >>

Better yet, how the heck do you remember what day it is? I still get mixed up.

So now who's the genius who's going to figure out how to get into Tamariz order from the Aronson stack and vice-versa!

Jack Shalom