Cool promotion from Arcane Playing Cards. For a limited time, order an Arcane Card Clip by Joe Porper with the special ace cutout and get a black arcane deck for free.

If you speak to Joe (call him, he’ll talk to you), you’ll realize he feels strongly about metal work.

Joe will talk your ear off about the metal you start with and how you conduct your project. Joe sees no point in doing it if it’s not going to be the best.

Joe implemented our idea for the cutout reveal so that the beautiful Arcane ace could bleed right through the metal. It’s wonderful.

Not only do you get a tough-as-nails, card straightening, card clip to keep your cards safe – but you get a clip that lets the ace shine right through the metal.

Magicians in many countries swear by Porper protective clips, so why not do some mighty fine swearing of your own? Order one, or both, today.

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HO HO HO!

I know you’ve been waiting for this for almost a month and it’s been killing you and all that but today the wait is over.

52 of you have been chosen by the stars to be one of the lucky winners. It has been an awesome experience climbing down your chimneys and falling down your rooftops.

This giveaway has been a huge one thanks to all the sponsors that made it possible, let’s give them a big round of thankful applause!

I just want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

Congratulations for being so awesome,

Here is the complete list of winners: Christmas Giveaway Contest Winners

There will be more contests and special deals really really soon so subscribe to Best Magic Deals’ RSS Feed, Email Newsletter, Twitter and Youtube.

Once again congrats to the winners and everyone who participated and see you on the next one!

-Alejandro Portela “Santa Cuso”

Happy Holidays guys,

Christmas is here and it comes with a nice red sack filled with shiny gifts for you, my loyal and adorable readers.

I’ve been talking to a few friends and companies about sponsoring a unique giveaway with magic products, playing cards and collectors’ items… because I know everyone loves free stuff, am I right? ;)

What first started as a small contest for Black Friday has turned into one of the richest giveaways with contributions from the main companies in the business and big names from card flourishing, magic, hypnosis and mentalism.

You are the ones that make .thecuso and I want to thank you for being there everyday, sharing your videos and ideas and helping others with your tutorials and constructive comments.

Christmas is a good time to give back and reward you for being part of this growing family.

“There are 52 Christmas packets for 52 different winners with an estimate total value of over $1200 in magic gifts.”

Before I explain the rules of the game let’s take a look at the good stuff.

THE PRIZES

1 Pack of Signed 1st Edition Smoke and Mirrors by Dan and Dave’s (one of each).
2x Downloads of your choice from Vanishinginc Magic Store.
2x Decks of Bicycle 125th Aniversary from Aceking
3x Packs of 1 Black and 1 White Arcane Playing Cards.
3x Karnival Assassin decks from trickshopmagic
2x “One-Hand Popover” DVDs from Aaron Fisher
1x “GENESIS” Download from Andrei Jikh
1x “Surfaced” DVD from Chad Nelson
2x Signed Copies of 1st ed. “Inside” from Daniel Madison.
6x Uncut sheets of Bicycle Raiders From MagicNetwork
2x “My night with a stripper” DVDS by Chris “Orbit” Brown
1x “Stain/Shiv” DVD by Andrew Mayne
1x Copy of Hong Wong’s hypnosis DVD “ZAP” from Jay Noblezada
1x Full “Reality is Plastic” Hypnosis Book and DVD set from Anthony Jacquin
1x “Manchurian Approach” Hypnosis DVD set from Anthony Jacquin and Alakazam
1x $200 worth annual subscription to MagicMez
2x Packs of 3 Red/Blue Bicycle Vintage Racer Backs from Eyellusionist
2x Packs of 3 Red/Blue Tally Ho Fan Backs from Eyellusionist
2x Packs of 3 1st edition Bicycle Raiders From MagicNetwork
6x PDF downloads of your choice from Dee Christopher
1x $25 gift certificate to spend on Dan and Dave’s On Demands
1x “Thunderbird” PDF from Lee Asher
3x 1-on-1 Training Videos (of your choosing) from Theory 11
5 “Devious” PDF from Geraint Clarke

How to win

To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment below before everyone else.

Yes, that’s all.

The first 20 people that leave a comment will receive a prize from the above list. 100% sure.

The rest of the gifts will be assigned at random from all the comments received before the 25th of December, just make sure you use your personal email when you post the comment so we can contact you if you win.

RULES

In order to participate, you must write a Christmas related comment. It could be a quote, a funny line, something cheerful or simply your best wishes for the holidays. Be creative and original, but please try not to be repetitive.

Want a suggestion? Start writing it down right now and store it somewhere in your computer so when the time comes you can copy-paste it right away. It will save you some precious time.

How will you know when the comments are open?

I highly encourage you to subscribe to the rss feed or email newsletter, friend me on facebook and follow me on twitter.

Especially the last ones… because there, I’m going to announce the official launch in real time and give you some clues and hints prior to the event.

Hey, that’s optional, you can always try the oldschool “refresh page” method muahaha!

How to double your chances of winning

Here is a little trick you can do to double your chances of winning one of the gifts.

With your twitter account follow @BestMagicDeals and retweet the following message:

“@BestMagicDeals RT to Win over $1200 worth of magic, cardistry, poker and hypnosis products. More info at http://bit.ly/santacuso”

Sounds good, right?

Stay tuned and alert, Santa Cuso is watching you…

Good luck,

-Alejandro Portela

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Looking for good magic coupon codes to save on your orders? Take a look at Best Magic Deals…

Sup guys, Huron Low here from The Virts, with a simple little card video shot on my new iphone 3gs.

I received a pretty huge package from Jason Brumbalow at Ellusionist today!
I wonder what it holds inside…

-Huron Low, The Virts

Get your Arcanes TODAY at www.ArcanePlayingCards.com

Our very own Singaporeans got their hands onto some fresh Arcane Playing Cards…

Leon Tai, Harapan Ong, Ling, Claudia and Kenneth review the arcanes!

Hi Leon! I’m doing 3P with my Arcanes!

-Alejandro Portela

The world’s first reverse index deck.

Bicycle Lefty Deck

The Lefty Deck creates new fan, peek, and spreading possibilities for both left- and right-handed users, and has countless possibilities for gaffs.

52 cards , 2 jokers (riding in the opposite direction than a normal deck), 1 Blank Face card, 1 mirror image Ace of Spades.

THE DEAL

Aceking is back to bring us this special deal… Get your Lefty deck for only $6.95 per deck.

SHIPPING METHOD

Shipping is only $13.50 for up to 14 decks WORLDWIDE delivery so feel free to check out the past Sunday Cards posts or ask him for any deck you desire. He’s got everything in store!

HOW TO ORDER

Mix your order and tell him that you are subscribed to .thecuso. This is very important!

Send a PayPal payment to John@jtsdeals.com and include a note indicating item/quantity. You can also send any questions and he’ll answer right away…

For those of you asking where’s the best place to buy playing cards online here you have you answer.

Aceking Playing Cards

-Alejandro

I got this little thing when I met Joshua Jay, Jon Allen and Andi Gladwin at Magic Valongo 09 in Portugal a few weeks ago. It’s is probably one of my best buys of the year in terms of cards / magic stuff considering it will last longer than a thousand bricks of playing cards and won’t steal my precious time like those, also great, magic books I got from their company, although Card Fictions was slim enough to get on top of my remember the milk to-read list…

I never knew what to do with my old Michael Skinner’s Ultimate 3 Card Monte set. Now I keep it with me all the time.

Same with my jokers, double backers, duplicates,coins and business cards, but the best thing is that I can stuff a deck of cards with a card clip or even my beloved Porper on top off all that stuff.

I think everyone should have one, it’s a nice leather gadget to add to your personal collection.

Here is a little video of Josh that I’m sure will convince you if I haven’t already.

This is the way to transport your playing cards. Used by professionals all over the world and the best-selling and most heralded accessory of its kind, the Pro Carrier is a case for all your close-up items.

Not only does it have a pocket for your deck (with deck clamp if you like), but it has an exterior window for business cards and an interior window for your favorite packet trick. It has two additional storage pockets for extra cards or predictions, and a zippered coin purse that will store up to four half-dollars. It has loops for your belt or will fit comfortably in your pocket, and it is made of soft, fine leather.

This is the classiest way we know of to transport your cards and coins, and it’s available at an attractive price.

Get it with the Cardfolio bundle for just $40 and save $10, that’s an awesome

20% Discount

Via | BestMagicDeals

Variety Pack including 2 of our newest decks, Ace by Cartamundi, makers of famous Massa “Casino” deck, in fact, the paper is similar to Massa’s.

There is something in here to please everyone:

2 Decks Cartamundi Ace Playing Cards
2 Bicycle Rider Back Seconds
2 Arrco US Regulation
2 Bicycle Gold Seal
2 Aladdin Smooth Finish
4 Bicycle Vinate Safety Backs

That’s 14 awesome decks total for just $26,99.

This is an ebay offer, so go straight to the listing below.

Aceking’s VARIETY PACK

There’s only 12 Variety Packs and when they’re gone thats it. You can combine your order with other decks from my ebay store, just make sure you mention .thecuso in the payment notes.

What do you think about this Ace deck? Have you used Cartamundi cards before? Drop a comment,

-John Aragi

Aceking Playing Cards

So here’s another Sunday Cards special.. and yes it is good for the whole week till next Sunday.

To make it simple and fast buy these items from my ebay store and when you mention .thecuso (just add a note to your payment) you’ll get a free gift!

Bee stingers are back in stock. These are the 2nd edition deck, premium Aristocrat finish.

Here is the deal:

Buy 6 Bee Stinger decks and I’ll throw in a free blue wynn deck, buy 12 and I’ll throw in one Alchemist deck completely free.

Sounds good?

John “Aceking” Aragi

It’s Sunday!

I hope you didn’t spend too much last night because I’d be sad if you happened let these go.

52 cards , 2 jokers + 1 blank face card with traditionl cut edges for superb handling, produced by Richard Turner, The Man Called “the Greatest Card Mechanic of all Time”.

Quality

Each deck of Gold Seal Bicycle Cards is constructed using Bee stock, world renowned for its flexibility, yet long-lasting durability. They are stamped to a caliper/thickness that facilitates classic moves like bottom and center dealing and are embossed to a depth that does not break down the structural integrity of the card, yet still allows each card to breathe properly, thereby reducing the gum-up and hangers often caused by finger moisture.
But, most importantly, since these cards were manufactured to Richard Turner’s demanding personal specifications, they are Traditionally Cut!

The Process

Unlike most of the cards manufactured today, the cutting blade used in traditionally cut cards starts at the face of each card and punches through to its back. As a result, a sharp edge is created on the backside of each card and a rounded edge, which facilitates a flawless weave during each shuffle, is formed on the card’s face.

Traditionally cut cards ensure that card men and magicians can easily interlace the cards to produce crisp, clean shuffles, especially with some of the more intricate shuffling techniques like the one-handed shuffle, and the faro shuffle, both in-hand, and on the table.

For over 100 years traditional card cutting was the norm, but the process was changed about fifteen years ago. Casinos demand traditionally cut cards, and so does Richard Turner. Shouldn’t you?

If you demand the very best, be sure to look for the Gold Seal and gold label certifying that your deck is “Traditionally Cut for the Professional.”

So, take it from a fan whose interest in quality playing cards was piqued four decades ago: a deck of Gold Seal Bicycle Cards simply feels right in the hand, shuffles flawlessly right out of the box, and will enhance the performance of professional magicians everywhere.

Sincerely,
Bruce T. Samboy
Gambling regulator and longtime playing card enthusiast

So here is the Sunday Cards’s deal…

THE DEAL

14 decks of Bicycle Gold Seal Playing Cards for only $50 shipped worldwide.

Send your payment via PayPal to Aceking, email john@jtsdeals.com and make sure you mention that you are subscribed to .thecuso

I’m picking up a few of these, aren’t you?

-Alejandro

Credits:

Huron Low
Kevin Ho
Dan and Dave Buck
Benzai
Lee Asher
Dai Vernon

I hope you receive pleasure, inspiration and/or satisfaction when watching this video, in other words; Enjoy.
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If you like the Aladdins deck Stein is using you can get them cheap at Aceking Playing Cards.

Hey guys I’ve been talking with our official dealer AceKing and we decided that we are going to present you a different deck of playing cards every weekend with a special offer for my subscribers.

Let’s start with the rather new Raider Deck …

The Bicycle Raider deck (click for more photos) is the accumulation of years of work by a multitude of magicians, graphic artists, and printing experts. Even before the deck is opened, the box alone alludes that the Raider deck is something special.

When the cellophane is taken off and the cards removed from the pack, the black backing, highest casino grade stock, and Bicycle’s own air-cushion finish allow you to immediately fan the cards as if they were an oiled machine. The red numbers, letters, hearts, and diamonds against the black background make every letter, number, and pip pop. The white clubs and spades create a contrast that can grab attention from across the room. Each deck includes jokers that have a full haunting portrait that can create a sly reveal.

# Most durable stock available.
# Black border and background.
# Black pressed twice to get darkest black possible.
# White and red pips and midnight royals (Classic royals on black background rather than just inverted.)
# Card revelation built into the jokers.
# Included double back card

Here is the good stuff…

Just mention “thecuso” in the note section of your paypal payment when you buy a brick of Raiders and I’ll throw in free a set of (red/blue) Bicycle Safety backs.

12 Bicycle Raider Decks of Playing Cards

3 Bicycle Raider Decks of Playing Cards

Dan and Dave Buck as featured on the Discovery channel’s Time Warp series.

“The Fine Art of Cheating” at playing cards. Dan and Dave Buck demonstrate several techniques card cheaters might use to hustle someone in a game of poker or blackjack.

The MacMillan Switch was created and first published by Dan MacMillan. It is expertly taught by Jason England on Theory11.com

The Botton Deal method used is from The Expert at The Card Table by SW Erdnase. It is also expertly taught by Jason England on Theory11.com.

However, if you’re interested in card cheating, we strongly suggest you pick up a copy of The Expert by Erdnase – available at your local book store or as a free ebook on Erdnase.com

Also showcased are card flourishes such as the waterfall and upside-down card spring.

The Diving Board Double, created by Lee Asher, is available to learn on LeeAsher.com

A couple of months ago Lee Asher told me he had some “underground” projects going on and he told me I was going to be part of them. Today he has released exclusively through TheCuso.info this little teaser revealing a great secret about the Jerry’s Nugget cards. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what’s to come so stay tuned for more info from Asher here, at TheCuso.info.

Originally printed in Cincinnati, Ohio, by the US Playing Card Company, these playing cards were made for the Jerry’s Nugget casino gaming tables. No one really knows when they were printed. UNTIL NOW!

The box is the hidden key that unlocks the secret to when the decks were actually printed.

In 2008, sophisticated counterfeiters super-saturated Ebay and the world market with fake Jerry’s Nugget playing cards. Even they had NO IDEA about this secret.

If it wasn’t for Lee Asher, the exact year of when Jerry’s Nugget cards were printed would have gone unknown.

Prepare. Authentic Jerry’s Nugget Playing cards are coming to LeeAsher.com very soon. Be there.

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shot and edited by Peter McKinnon
music by Dana Hocking – Track titled: Fish 6

These “CanaSians” are crazy! Check out their multi-disciplinary video featuring card flourishing, breakdance, poker chip stunts, dice stacking, extreme knife manipulation, and so on…

Got some saved money after these hot summer days? Did you manage to cut down the number of beers and ice-creams just to be able to get your hands on some cool decks for your next video? Then this post is for you, here is a selection of the best collector’s cards.

Smoke & Mirror

6 Decks Smoke Mirrors Playing Cards Bicycle
2 Decks Smoke Mirrors Playing Cards Bicycle
Playing Cards 27 NEW decks Smoke Mirrors Wynn Bee RJRTC

MASSA Casino

Massa Premium Linen Black/Gold Casino Playing Cards!
MASSA Casino Playing Cards
Playing Cards 27 NEW decks Smoke Mirrors Wynn Bee RJRTC

Jerry’s Nugget Casino

JERRY’S NUGGETS Playing Cards *SEALED* – BLUE
JERRY’S NUGGETS Playing Cards *SEALED* – RED
!!RARE!! Blue Deck Of Jerry’s Nuggets !!RARE! LEE ASHER

Golden Nugget Casino

Golden Nugget playing cards New In Wrap Tin Container
Las Vegas Golden Nugget Playing Cards
Golden Nugget Playing Cards Vintage Deck Sealed
GOLDEN NUGGET CASINO FULL DECK PLAYING CARDS-USED-OLD

Dunes Casino

LAS VEGAS DUNES DECK CARDS XXX RARE

Wynn Casino

60 NEW decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards
12 new RED decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards
12 NEW violet decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards
12 NEW decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards

Aladdin

12 Decks Aladdin 1001 air-cushion playing cards poker
12 Decks Aladdin 1001 smooth finish playing cards poker

Bulldog Squeezers

12 decks Bulldog Squeezers Playing cards bicycle poker

Check out www.PlayingCardCollectors.com for more special and personalized deals.

It’s time for a PCSS since im running out of decks. So far i’ve ordered a brick red Tally-Ho fan backs but i’m searching eBay and PlayingCardCollectors.com for some good deals.

Jerry’s Nugget Playing Cards

What else can I say about these legendary cards?

5decks of jerry’s nugget playing card sealed
Jerry’s Nugget North Las Vegas Open Deck of Cards

Massa Casino Cards

These are probably the spotlight cards everybody is talking about nowadays. Although we have seen them in only a couple of flourishing videos expect them to be everywhere anytime soon because these cards have a great look and feel.

MASSA Casino Playing Cards
Massa Playing Cards
Massa playing cards black and gold deck
3 Decks of Massa Black/Gold Playing Card
Massa Premium Linen Black/Gold Casino Playing Cards!
Massa Premium Linen Black/Gold Casino Playing Cards!

Dunes Casino Playing Cards

These cards doesn’t show up quite often and are becoming more hard-to-find every day that passes.

Dunes Hotel & Country Club Vegas Open Deck of Cardsç

Golden Nugget Casino Cards

I still have to get my hands on one of those, i’m ashamed for not having any Golden Nugget deck in my card shelter, yet.

Rare Sealed Golden Nugget Casino Playing Cards Unopened
PLAYING CARDS FROM GOLDEN NUGGET, LAS VEGAS
Golden Nugget Las Vegas Vintage Open Deck of Cards
Golden Nugget maroon Playing Cards New RARE Vintage
OLDER CARD DECK,GOLDEN NUGGET,LAS VEGAS NEVADA

Arrco Tahoe Playing Cards

One of the most sought after decks by oldschool magicians and playing card collectors.

Arrco Tahoe No. 84 Playing Cards
Tahoe No.84 Club Playing Cards-Very Rare! No Reserve

Tally-Ho Playing Cards

The Tally-Ho cards are probably the best cards because they shine in every aspect. You can use them for magic and xcm, you can fan them, spread them, cut them and they hold powder pretty well. And they look so cool!

Aristocrat Playing Cards

You don’t easily see so many aristocrat decks listed at the same time at eBay. Check these oldschoolies out.

Here’s an Aceking special deal for Cuso blog readers. Buy any dozen below, get 2 free, I’ll make it 14 decks total.

12 decks Bicycle Elephant Tsunami playing cards green
12 Bicycle Tragic Royalty Halloween Playing Cards Poker
12 Decks Bicycle Pro Peek Poker Playing cards
12 decks Texan #45 Palmetto playing cards poker magic
12 Decks Aladdin 1001 air-cushion playing cards poker
12 Decks Aladdin 1001 smooth finish playing cards poker
Bicycle Black and Silver Dozen

If you want more good deals go to www.PlayingCardCollectors.com

Our  sponsor Aceking has listed some great deals on hard to find playing cards.

These Dr. Leon playing cards are Hiro Sakai’s custom decks (the creator of the Duck Change and  Street Magic Professional).

He has some Split Spades Lions which are David Blaine’s New custom deck as you all know (the creator of… and yeah, another Street Magic Godfather).

But my favourite cards would be the smooth finish Aladdin that Kevin Ho uses all the time in his videos, the amazing Texan Palmetto wich are the most beautiful deck for fans, the uber famous Wynns and the #1 overall deck Tally-Ho fan back and circle back.

2 decks Bicycle Dr. Leon Yellow Black Playing cards

12 decks Bicycle Elephant Tsunami playing cards green
12 Bicycle Tragic Royalty Halloween Playing Cards Poker

1 black deck Split Spades LIONS Playing Cards blaine
2decks red/blue Split Spades LIONS Playing Cards blaine

12 Decks Bicycle Pro Peek Poker Playing cards

12 decks Texan #45 Palmetto playing cards poker magic

12 Decks Aladdin 1001 air-cushion playing cards poker
12 Decks Aladdin 1001 smooth finish playing cards poker

12 NEW decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards
12 NEW violet decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards
60 NEW decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards
12 new RED decks Bee WYNN logo casino playing cards

12 Tally-Ho No.9 Playing Cards Fan Back poker
12 Tally-Ho No.9 Playing Cards Circle Back

What’s your favourite deck? Make sure you check Aceking’s store for more hidden treasures at awesome prices and remember that you have up to 10% discount if you tell him that you are subscribed to my feed or email newsletter.

The Round Mound of Rebound is on the verge of getting tossed into the slammer according to a ESPN news item… Barkley faces felony if he doesn’t pay back $400K.

Former NBA all-star and current TNT announcer Charles Barkley received four $100K markers from the Wynn during a gambling binge last October. Barkley has refused to pay back his loan.

“We’re in the process of sending Mr. Barkley notice that we’re considering filing a criminal complaint,” Clark County District Attorney David Roger said. “He’ll have an opportunity like anybody else to make restitution to the hotel.”

Barkley has been extremely honest and open about his wild gambling habits although admits that he has never gambled on basketball.

“Do I have a gambling problem? Yeah, I do have a gambling problem,” Barkley said in a 2006 interview with ESPN. “But I don’t consider it a problem because I can afford to gamble.”

Source: LasVegasVegas

Finally here it is (a bit late in this blog) , the collaboration of 5 different artists from different backgrounds:

Andreas on the qi-gong balls
Damien on the zippo lighter
Jan on the poker chips
Le0n with the pen and the ring
ShoeMan on the cards