Bicycle Playing Cards (Gold Standard) - Blue Back by Richard Turner - Trick

Update: Well, I've rarely seen a defect in a Bike deck, but there was a major split in the edge of the QD. I've barely used the deck, so I sent the ASpades and the QD to Bicycle for their warranty...only to find out these are "custom decks" and Bicycle does not warranty them. They did send me two Standard Blue decks, and Amazon is contacting the seller for me. The cards are still amazing, just sometimes with mass produced anything you may get a product that has an issue. Really hoping the seller takes care of me!Well, I've only had these for a few days, so this is a initial reaction, but whoa...I've been playing cards since I can remember, and started learning card Magic a couple years ago. I've really only ever used Bicycle Rider Back's, and I've played around with a couple decks from Ellusionist. So, I would really call myself an "advanced novice?" If there is such a thing. with that being said...The feel of these cards is absolutely incredible. Performing the more advanced shuffles are smooth as silk, and performing the more advanced sleight of hand techniques I do know (and have learned with regular Bike's) are hands down twice as easy for me. It's to the point that I don't want to use these as much, because plain and simple they make things easier!The quality of stock and the traditional cut of these cards make them what they are, and let me say they are fantastic(if I haven't said it yet lol). I played a few games of Whist with a couple buddies, and even normal, regular gameplay is made more enjoyable with this deck. If I could afford it, I would stock up on these while they last. One thing I know about myself, is to continue to learn an develop my skills with sleights, I am practicing with regular Bikes...but saving this deck for the small "performances" I put on for random tourists at the beach.The bottom line is this: no one really needs my word about anything when it comes to card magic, but for me personally, I can't seem to imagine a better made deck of cards. Thank you to Richard Turner for inspiring me, and helping to mak an excellent product. Bare in mind these should be selling for less than $5 (like on PM.com), but once you factor in shipping they aren't a bad deal at all here through Amazon.Worth it!

I received two blue Rider Back decks of Bicycle Playing cards. These cards are easy to manipulate and a joy to work with.

These are superior cards, and I like them - but prefer the Penguin Elite Deck

Good quality cards for any use you can think of