Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
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Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards is a new release being distributed by Murphy's Magic.
It's a marked deck, but not in the traditional sense, because it simply uses the numbers 1 through 52 to indicate the location of cards according to the Mnemonica Stack. But they are well-hidden, and it is a classy looking deck that is very practical for card magic.
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It was long ago, my dad used to work as a fisherman.
Growing up with him I got to learn quite a few things about the sea.
One that has fascinated me since, is the process in which a pearl is created inside an oyster.
A foreign substance slips inside the shell and to protect itself, the oyster covers it with a nacre.
A true mystery and beauty of nature itself.
The layers of an oyster's shell somehow reminds me of the art of magic.
Layers of deception.
Layers of mystery.
Layers of secrecy.
There is always more to uncover.
With the Oyster Deck, that is what I've wanted to share with the community.
A back design that reflects complexity yet bold, minimalistic and classy.
Standard faces for everyday uses and situations.
As you scrutinize the cards, you will discover the hidden pearl.
A work in constant progress.
An intripid and deceptive marking system.
One that will ineluctably sparks creativity.
Idea behind the marking system
I am a huge wielder of the power of estimation and memorized deck (mnemonica).
In order to facilitate the use of it, I needed a simple and effective marking system.
For the one that knows mnemonica, you will be overjoyed by its simplicity. There won't be any reasons as to why you wouldn't take advantage of it.
For others. It will become a memorized deck trainer.
You'll get to practice anytime, anywhere.
Instantly know the identity of a card.
Instantly know its position.
Instantly know where you need to cut the deck.
Source: https://murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=71168
Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards is a new release being distributed by Murphy's Magic.
It's a marked deck, but not in the traditional sense, because it simply uses the numbers 1 through 52 to indicate the location of cards according to the Mnemonica Stack. But they are well-hidden, and it is a classy looking deck that is very practical for card magic.
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Description
It was long ago, my dad used to work as a fisherman.
Growing up with him I got to learn quite a few things about the sea.
One that has fascinated me since, is the process in which a pearl is created inside an oyster.
A foreign substance slips inside the shell and to protect itself, the oyster covers it with a nacre.
A true mystery and beauty of nature itself.
The layers of an oyster's shell somehow reminds me of the art of magic.
Layers of deception.
Layers of mystery.
Layers of secrecy.
There is always more to uncover.
With the Oyster Deck, that is what I've wanted to share with the community.
A back design that reflects complexity yet bold, minimalistic and classy.
Standard faces for everyday uses and situations.
As you scrutinize the cards, you will discover the hidden pearl.
A work in constant progress.
An intripid and deceptive marking system.
One that will ineluctably sparks creativity.
Idea behind the marking system
I am a huge wielder of the power of estimation and memorized deck (mnemonica).
In order to facilitate the use of it, I needed a simple and effective marking system.
For the one that knows mnemonica, you will be overjoyed by its simplicity. There won't be any reasons as to why you wouldn't take advantage of it.
For others. It will become a memorized deck trainer.
You'll get to practice anytime, anywhere.
Instantly know the identity of a card.
Instantly know its position.
Instantly know where you need to cut the deck.
Source: https://murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=71168
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
I love how elegant the tuck looks with the nice, muted, pastel colors and foil accents.
Then I saw the backs....
Then I saw the backs....
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
soooo... yeah. this deck is not for me at all. standard courts and perhaps the worst looking backs ever.
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
Vasta nailed it again for me.
You want to reclaim your mind and get it out of the hands of the cultural engineers who want to turn you into a half-baked moron consuming all this trash thatβs being manufactured out of the bones of a dying world.
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
Think Nguyen uses this deck in quite a bit of the stuff he does on Instagram.
It may grow on you if you watch some of them, and it's not quite as visually offensive as it might seem. Maybe.
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
Nah, didn't grow on me.
You want to reclaim your mind and get it out of the hands of the cultural engineers who want to turn you into a half-baked moron consuming all this trash thatβs being manufactured out of the bones of a dying world.
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
Still, not for $3.50 do I want those backs anywhere near my collection.
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
I'd say $3.45 is a fair price for tuckists.
You want to reclaim your mind and get it out of the hands of the cultural engineers who want to turn you into a half-baked moron consuming all this trash thatβs being manufactured out of the bones of a dying world.
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Re: Oysters (Marked) Playing Cards by Think Nguyen
I actually kinda like these, so I added a deck to my PCD order.
Here are some pics I took:
Here are some pics I took:
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