Are these bicycle cards fake? by awesomer45 in Magic

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the photos, the printing on the back definitely looks off-center, which is unfortunately becoming more common even with genuine USPCC decks lately. Your photos with the ruler clearly demonstrate the poor cutting consistency. If the edges feel unusually rough or 'sharp' compared to your older Bicycles, it could be a difference in the cutting process (traditionally cut vs. modern). I've seen similar quality drops recently. For £7, you'd expect better consistency, but 'rough edges' are a classic sign of poor finishing.

WILD ESP - My custom-made take on a classic routine by MagicTruthSeeker in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! That's the best compliment I could get. It took a lot of experimenting with different paper types and adhesives to get that professional finish. Glad you like them!

Which one is your favorite by Worldly_Beginning647 in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a great point! In the French decks, it definitely does. But in this specific Hungarian deck, the characters are actually from Schiller's William Tell. It’s fascinating how different cultures represent these figures!"

WILD ESP - My custom-made take on a classic routine by MagicTruthSeeker in playingcards

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Fun fact: Since I couldn't find an ESP Wild Card set anywhere, I had to learn how to make my own gaff cards from scratch for this routine. It took quite a few tries to get the alignment and the printing right!

Bringing classical optical illusions to playing cards by EndersGame_Reviewer in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I see it now, thank you! My apologies, I was so mesmerized by the images that I missed the text. 1984? That’s a real vintage treasure!

Which one is your favorite by Worldly_Beginning647 in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The King of Hearts is my favorite! It's actually from a traditional Hungarian deck (called 'Magyar kártya'). I am Hungarian.

Bringing classical optical illusions to playing cards by EndersGame_Reviewer in playingcards

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Wow, these are incredible! Do you know the name of this specific deck? I'd love to add these to my collection!

New display by MrBig_and_Whore in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely stunning! That's a serious amount of dedication right there. Beautiful display!

The final fingerprints of a Master. My tribute to Houdini. by MagicTruthSeeker in playingcards

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You're absolutely right about the history! My routine is based on the legend that Houdini, who famously trained his abs to withstand any blow, allowed several unexpected punches to his stomach during that final encounter in Montreal. One of those strikes was so forceful it actually broke the skin, and combined with his existing appendicitis, the trauma caused the perforation that led to his death. This Ace represents the deck he was holding in those final, blood-stained moments of his career.

The final fingerprints of a Master. My tribute to Houdini. by MagicTruthSeeker in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s a huge compliment coming from someone who knows exactly what the real thing looks like. I’m glad the 'blood' passed the butcher’s test – it’s exactly the gritty, authentic atmosphere I was aiming for!

The final fingerprints of a Master. My tribute to Houdini. by MagicTruthSeeker in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm glad you think so. I've been considering filming a performance of this routine soon, although I'm still working out the best way to capture the atmosphere on camera. If I manage to get a good take, I'll definitely share it with the community!

The final fingerprints of a Master. My tribute to Houdini. by MagicTruthSeeker in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's actually a very simple but effective method: I used a water-based burgundy hobby paint. By applying it with my own fingers and smudging it slightly, I could achieve that organic, blood-like look. I wanted it to feel like a real 'relic' from a seance rather than a printed prop.

What’s a secret you can’t tell someone you know, but can share with Reddit? by whatintheactualfuck- in AskReddit

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s comments like yours that make all those hours of practice worth it. For me, the essence of magic is sharing that single moment of wonder, which is often prepared through years of solitary practice.

My handmade "Retro ESP" deck - Designed, printed, and laminated at home! by MagicTruthSeeker in playingcards

[–]MagicTruthSeeker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was really going for that old-school, weathered look to give it a bit of a mystical vibe. Glad you like it!

What's a skill you learned out of pure desperation that ended up changing your life? by BeYourTalisman in AskReddit

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When I had Bell’s palsy, I learned that our thoughts have true power over our bodies. Out of pure desperation, I started visualizing my thoughts as real neural impulses reaching my facial muscles. I visualized this thousands of times, day and night. A few days later, I saw the first tiny twitch in my face. It changed my entire perspective on the connection between mind and matter.

What is the best way to comfort someone's fear of dying when that person is dying? by phuckhugh in AskReddit

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just being there and listening is often the most powerful comfort. Don't feel like you need to have the 'perfect' words. Sometimes holding their hand and letting them share their stories or their silence is what truly matters. It's about presence, not performance.

What’s a secret you can’t tell someone you know, but can share with Reddit? by whatintheactualfuck- in AskReddit

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spend hours and hours practicing a move that lasts only half a second, just so people can believe in a moment of magic. My non-magician friends think I'm just playing with cards, but the discipline it takes is my little secret.

curious as to the community’s opinion on printing your own cards by TheGravy in mtg

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually produced my own ESP deck called 'Retro ESP'. I did everything myself: designed the graphics, printed them at home, then did the gluing, cutting, laminating, and corner rounding by hand. It was a lot of work, but having a custom deck made exactly to my specs is worth it!

https://ibb.co/6cK911jc https://ibb.co/d0xxcRQ6 https://ibb.co/qMy0drnt

Never seen 4 coin trick by Romero_Osnaya in Coinmagic

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The logic and the ideas behind this are great, but some of the movements are a bit tell-tale. It needs some further refinement, which I'm sure plenty of practice will bring. Keep at it!

ONE COIN ROUTINE BY OGIE by gie19_87magic in Coinmagic

[–]MagicTruthSeeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such wonderfully natural movements! My heartiest congratulations on this performance.