EXPERT PLAYING CARDS - Are they worth it??

[@ChrisRamsay52]

What is your FAVORITE deck and who makes it?

[@Dylan-rc2cg]

Chris Ramsay Killer bees for sure.

[@mikeyslusher5322]

The rocket one you guys made

[@jamieknott6217]

My favourites are the first playing cards but I'm not sure who makes them???

[@zacharymiles5855]

Stripe playing cards

[@vernon29302930]

You did a video the other month on where to find cheap cards. In saying that, my favourite cards are the $2 casino over stock packs from the mom and pop dollar stores. They feel worn in right from the start. Thanks for the tip! Haha

[@demonsamongstmen562]

“Kinda glad there are only a thousand of these out there” Straight savage Chris

[@rec0il_179]

I am Cloud was gunna say the same lol

[@rydog926]

I was laughing so hard when he was just roasting them

[@davidjones8535]

"im kinda glad there are only a thousand of them out there" ...dayum 😂😂

[@WalkIntoMyFace]

Don't worry, Chris. I care about the lenses you use.

[@ChrisRamsay52]

thanks.

[@nasthybertolano2216]

Xd

[@xtramax3440]

Same bro same

[@mattsteele8]

Palming the queen of clubs at 12:50ish was seriously impressive

[@birdborngodcraws7882]

IDK HOW HE DID IT

[@Aimee42]

@@birdborngodcraws7882 Dude. Magic.

[@Coolguy20732]

Literally how the fuck, ive watched it so many times at .25x speed and it still makes no sense

[@haydenlacour3965]

Diagonal palm shift Alex pandrea (sorry if that’s not how his name is spelt) has a tutorial

[@matts7726]

🤔 why would they not make the king/queen/jack/ and joker cards skeletons???

[@-runswithbeer-8075]

Chris, just wanted to tell you I LOVE the channel. I first started watching your puzzle videos and never thought I would be watching magic and card reviews! Thanks for the great content!

[@thealphabeaver298]

I've been practicing magic for a little while, I'm not expert by any means but your channel is hands down the best. Plus it's super entertaining, plus I've been learning all my flourishes and card controls have become so much more natural and slight thanks for the help!!! I've been binging every episode learning all I can to improve. Also thanks for some of the best card controls (in my opinion) in the business

[@dl7775]

Cellophane is a pet peeve of mine as well and those had cellophane inside of cellophane! I love how you couldn't give a scheisse about the "rarity" or "value" of the decks. I mean, why but them if just to sit on a shelf or in a box? I couldn't agree more about the skull and bones disco ball cards. Just goes to show, people will buy any thing for any price if it's hyped enough and "limited" enough. Thank for another great video.

[@nicholasdolan4794]

What does pet peeve mean?

[@dl7775]

Nicholas Dolan it means something that drives you crazy. It's usually something small and insignificant to most people but it drives you crazy to deal with it.

[@philipwilson7062]

I loved his disco ball comment haha

[@LastoftheMofreakins]

I agree, the skull and bones deck was kinda garbage from a "standing still" look but... the shimmer during the cardistry was a neat visual on camera. I wouldn't buy them for what little cardistry I can do but if I got better, who knows? But I wouldn't perform even my beginner (cause that's all I know) magic tricks with them. Such a shame too, because I loved the red and silver motif.

[@claireisabella7186]

HOLO. The skull and bones backing was holo

[@buffalosauce2072]

The parts with hands and cards with music is so relaxing and interesting. Can you make a montage of just that?

[@BigJayH3]

I like the smooth edges on the EPCC decks, I hate how most USPCC decks have very rough edges and are cut off centered. My favorite cards are STUDS.

[@gbiscuits]

Half my cheap bicycles are off centered.

[@ChillPillDyl]

@@gbiscuits know this is an old comment, but even my nicer decks are off centered ha

[@makaylas6175]

Coolest channel I’ve ever stumbled upon. Binge watching seriously every video. The quality is amazing and every video is so interesting. Love it and happy I subscribed

[@douglascarducci6977]

I find these card videos strangely soothing to watch ..I just can't put my finger on it as to why...like a stress ball or something

[@justinwaltermire3366]

My favorite are the gold monarchs and I'm super glad that you're starting to make more cardistry videos. Keep up the good work!

[@MrYehia80]

Psh hey Chris if you really hate those cards I wouldn't mind taking them off your hands

[@mcgregor2348]

Lol me to

[@aravpatel3795]

It’s odd but I kinda like the laser show on the back but I think think they would look absolutely amazing if it was a little less intense

[@hn361]

"Let's put a laser show on the back of the card" LOL 😂😂😂

[@srwsrwsrw6363]

Where can I get those skull and bones cards with that case, so cool!

[@veisszero]

Dang Skull and Bones looked amazing to me

[@SpydersByte]

haha same, and I thought the Chosen deck was ugly as hell

[@crustsatanas2136]

Is it just me or do Chris’s eyes look hypnotizing on this lense

[@PhantomKuroba]

Im glad you're honest with your opinion and not just obligatory giving everything a good review. I feel the same way about the skull and bones cards

[@josejesuscontrerassalazar9140]

I like the design of the Skull ones. They look great for a good night of poker hands with the fellas.

[@themaggot8]

That lens DOES make a difference, I like it. About the cards, I love some EPCC decks, in fact the Superior standard and the Superior silver arrows are my favorite decks. Their classic finish is amazing and it's pretty close to the aircushion, but it lasts a lot more and also the printing and alignment of the cards is absolutely perfect, unlike some USPCC which have a lot of problems regarding that area. The thing that I don't like though, is the design of the jokers and the zen Ace of spades, which are the same in pretty much every single EPCC deck. It seems that that exquisite bolder comes in their robusto stock, which is like a bee stock, but even thicker.

[@seanjerome6837]

My hopes were shattered when you opened the Skull and Bones deck! My favorite deck so far (I'm super new to card magic...or magic in general) is a toss up between MailChimp and the Madison Ramsay Knights.

[@DIonutAlex]

7:42 was that editing or are you just that fast holy cow !!! that's amazing if it was you i'm gonna make a gif out of it, may i ?

[@danielridwan482]

10:42 The text written on the deck is from a song called "Through the valley - Shawn James" beautiful song! I found it cool that they used that on the deck!

[@KaitouKaiju]

Daniel Ridwan It's from the Bible. Psalm 23.

[@shimbark1250]

never seen a deck review-like vid with presenting three decks,what a cool way for a deck review vid,one vid = 3 decks,watanays

[@gonzalopaniagua3869]

I really love the NOC V3 , in fact, the first deck I bought in a magic shop were some purple NOC V3, along some blue aviators I love your videos man, I've progressed a lot with your tutorials, thanks for everything !! Greetings from Perú!!! Ps. You should do a latinamerica tour 👀

[@fabiorodrigues3032]

Hey Chris. I've always enjoyed being an spectator of magic card tricks and I'm glad I found your channel. Loving it. Keep up the great work and fun atmosphere, you got a new fan.

[@giacomocecot1519]

Thx Chris Always inspiring! I think my favourite decks are Madison for Erdnase and Cherry casino black but is also true that there are many decks I never had in my hands ...

[@Titch1987gaming]

What you had to go through there with the wrapping is what I went through and more with the knights when I bought them.. and you praised those.. lol the tab would not tear around.. I had to pick at it and get a knife under the folds.. it was soooooo bad.. loved the cards tho

[@joshuaburch382]

While you are looking at cards with different finishes and stocks that are different from the USPC, you should check out Fournier.

[@landonduval458]

My favourite deck is the bicycle stargazer ( I know it’s not rare but I still like it)

[@emilymorgan3567]

Could you be more Canadian with your McDonald’s hockey cards?

[@roggleroggle4606]

I felt this way when I got my momento mori cards in the mail. They felt so different from the bicycle cards I’m used to but now they are my favorite cards to perform with. I think you can get used to just about anything with enough time.

[@zakshah3480]

So glad the stud finish was good, I miss studs, and I like that they piqued your interest

[@dsmith9087]

That's the best part about McDonald's in Canada you can get hockey cards..not here in the states though...every time I went to Canada for hockey when I was younger I used to love that.

[@DJDarkGift]

My Favorite Expert Deck is the Laura London Signature NOC Deck.

[@dannyenghauser5158]

Hey, Chris. So I used to really be into magic (specifically card tricks), but now I'm focusing more on music. I would have phases of being into magic, but they faded. I found a new passion for cards and that was collecting. I may not love practicing and performing magic as much as I used to, but your videos are always fun to watch whether it comes to magic, the impossible puzzles, or your card collections. The first video I ever watched of yours was a collection video. Moral of the story is that I have been inspired to do the same and I have been a fan since. I have also been wondering what decks you recommend the most when it comes to collecting? Keep up the good work! Best wishes from Chicago, IL.

[@rebeccawolfe5411]

Can you please teach me your great cardness? Your flurishes are so on point!!!

[@The_Promised1]

Love your content, your the reason I got into cards and card tricks. Thank you.

[@MaxDiamond]

Favorite deck right now is the Inspire deck from Alex Pandrea!! #RamFam where you at

[@angiethompson4273]

Love the second deck ,and your choice and the last deck very evil just like me. 👍

[@quentinscott7029]

Ayyee it always puts a smile on my face when i pull a foil from a booster pack

[@christopherzimmerman5104]

The chosen deck just from a design stand point are beautiful. Not crazy about the rest and it's hard to tell without holding them.

[@Darlene.nails.]

The chosen ones when you were testing them almost had a sexiness to them. The skull and crossbones ones where just beautiful.

[@arjVSwild]

I will say Expert Playing Cards, have some nice ass cases, the side open looks clean and that half open is something I expect from like a phone, really cool looking. Out of the three shown I really liked the chosen set if buy them myself if I could find the damn things

[@andrerichardson]

I say tuyyyght like a tiger too... love the the Austin Powers ref...

[@khoahuynh7215]

i wish that i could have ones,couldn't i byaway,those playing card is amazing.they're so beautiful,so illusion.i have been had a playing card with the named :"bicycle rider back"and it's use very good .i have used it for 3 months and no sight old.wonderful

[@toby-lejeune]

Totally feel you Chris! I hate the plastic on the cards too!

[@Mean-Gene]

Speaking of cool cards. Lets get some love on those Leons that Chris Mayhew has going on kickstarter. Its running down and needs some love to fund. Nice classy remake of the Dr Leons. Shameless plug, i hope they fund.

[@jenntotheferrr]

i dig those skull and bones cards so hard. the holographic details are super cool to me, love it. all three of these decks have sweet designs to me though. thanks for tge video!

[@loganthompson7314]

Chris Ramsay, you are my favorite magician. I love your videos, especially the ones with your clone in a flannel. You inspire me to be a magician, and thank you for helping me know more about cards. (I mainly do card tricks) I just wanted you read this and know theres one more fan out there that loves your videos. I follow you on Insta, and I'm subscribed to you. Thank you for making videos for magicians like me.

[@huskizebra8267]

Hey Chris will you be teaching that small flourish at the minute 5:34 ? It honestly looks amazing and i would like to see a tutorial on that

[@okaythisisepic7013]

HuskiZeBrA he's doing Flicker and Bullet at the same time

[@lanestrand8618]

My favorite deck is the Vintage Plaid by Dan and Dave. Gotta love em!

[@adamdippel7982]

Chris! You mentioned Magic the Gathering, so I was wondering if you have any cool ways to shuffle a sleeved deck, if you know what I mean. Love your puzzle videos and card flourish tutorials!

[@griimzz2975]

My fav cards are either the red wheels by art of play/Dan&Dave or virtuoso launch edition.

[@daddywaldo4289]

“Kinda glad there’s only a thousand of these out there” Damn Chris that’s personal

[@prncblxr8386]

hope i met you in person broo.. so inspiring .. your lifestyle .. the how you style your wearing and those playing tricks :D

[@BeardFaceSuper]

I disagree. I like the skull and crossbones back design. Maybe it sucks in person, but I think it looks cool.

[@seanconnor1714]

Hey Chris, Do you know of any cardistry moves that can seamlessly flow back into itself to create a "infinite packets" kind of illusion? If so, could you teach it? I'm having a hard time finding something. Great vid, much love!

[@juhovuorela8623]

Sean Connor Spin Sybil by Jaspas does this and it's suitable for beginners. It's taught on School of Cardistry's yt channel :)

[@seanconnor1714]

That looks rad, but it still has an "end" sort of speak... I was kind of looking for something that could be seemingly infinite; Like where you would normally close up the packet, it is also back into its initial state where it could be performed again on a loop (that looks good).

[@juhovuorela8623]

Sean Connor Antoine's Squall can be looped (it's really hard tho)

[@juhovuorela8623]

Schokoladenpuddingmann oh yeah looper definitely

[@seanconnor1714]

Looper is pretty cool, but it doesn't have the effect of infinite packets (It's still very obviously the one packet rolling around). I'll still be adding it to my "to learn" list for sure.

[@3llevate]

Hey Ramsay! Could you do a small bit on card vernacular for noobs like myself here? Like what do you mean by clump? What are soft vs cardstock better for? Aside from esthetic and preferences, are there specs that really affect certain tricks or skills.. maybe a little visual montage of the main moves and how they compare close-up with différents decks/textures/types of cards.. I know there are probably loads of videos on KZbin with those kinds of basics but I love your style/voice/editing/shots/music etc.. and l would definitely enjoy that

[@bigmacmm5]

Honestly on the S&C deck, I would have preferred just like a silver without all the holo.... red and silver/grey.

[@spama1amb954]

Holy moly Chris! Even at 240p, you still look HD. I am baffled!

[@ninthaquila8208]

where can one buy the CHOSEN cards? I've searched and searched online, but I cannot find any place that actually has them. Would love to buy one or two decks to play with (because their back looks simply amazing).

[@unapologeticallypatriotic3853]

Man your shirt reminds me of that "half washed" commercial where your "V" neck is more like a "U" neck hahaha

[@timsantiago1441]

Right now my favourite deck are the Killer Bees made with Cartamundi B9 linen finish

[@minecraftaxolotlplushchann7787]

I still think about buying more playing cards and also I liked all the cards that you showed.

[@thecryptidhunters3807]

My favorite deck is Memento Mori by Chris Ramsay at the moment, but I'm getting a ton of cards from Ellusionist soon so who knows if the king will be dethroned.

[@RocketDraco47]

The red skull deck looked sick as fuck I thought honestly, they might look better on screen though

[@draimbot9654]

yo brother I love your videos I use bicycle deck.any you are the best. I know some tricks everything learnt from your videos.love you brother💗💗💗

[@Dancolemusic]

The skull and crossbones’ tuck case had me like “oooooooo me likey” then I saw the back of the cards 💀

[@BRoyce69]

i like those skull and bones backing, but the foil should be all shine or no shine. just a standard silver foil with like a semigloss or semimetalic

[@austinarnold5399]

I like Theory 11's Monarchs and the Bicycle Elite Edition cards

[@calen3152]

Hey Chris, could you review some LPCC (and/or other companies') cards?

[@vincentprice9156]

You're an amazing talent, I could watch you flip cards all day. Id'e LOVE to learn just some of those tricks

[@angelemmanuelperezmuniz1474]

I normally don't remove the plastic wrap all the way. I leave on the bottom part to protect the deck of wear and tear.

[@calebgrant3615]

AAYYY fun video to watch man. Recently started magic 2 months ago and I just want to say thank you for all your amazing videos and for inspiring me to take up magic.

[@ChrisRamsay52]

+Caleb Grant keep at it! 👊

[@ayushkrish2508]

Monarchs or artisan white edition. I also really like the memento mori and those chosen cards but I havent used either one.

[@elisewolf1640]

Where would be a good place to find some good quality Braille playing cards? I have a friend who is legally blind, can sometimes see colors and designs but has a hard time reading cards without Braille. Can’t seem to find any anywhere!

[@gracehampton7036]

3:23 my winky was a key 🔑!

[@MichaelGriffin9]

Thx for helping me not waste my money. I totally value your opinion due to your super smooth handling of decks.😎

[@Davipar]

Superior playing cards, produced by them, are INSANE

[@shuttlechief]

The ace of spades should've been the chosen one. RIP : Lemmy : Born to Lose : Lived to Win : Killed by Death And my favorite deck is contraband designed by theory 11

[@xenonhawk9748]

Hey, Chris I know that you may have just been doing random stuff at 6:45, but could you teach some stuff that we can do while the cards are still in the deck box? Flourish or magic, your choice.

[@RealNeckster]

my favorie ist the monarchs blue deck.... i like the skull n bones back... gives a little bling bling in ur performances XD

[@senoreverything6366]

Tight like a... tiger??? Are...are tigers known for being tight? Is this a turn of phrase I've never heard before?

[@miss_magicunknownxx6143]

Love this video Chris really gives us an insight on what is worthy of buying or not 👍🏻👌Thankyou appreciate it!!❤️

[@iandownes3130]

... Cards interest me. Ive been watching your videos for a few months now. At first I stumbled onto them(as you do on KZbin lol)... I went from watching fly fishing videos, to card videos lol. Buuuut cardistry interests me... Any idea of how I should start? What book(if any) you or someone would recommend? Thanks!

[@danilodmz]

I liked the reference of Magic The Gathering! lol ...I liked the "chosen" by the way!

[@KaiserDaBard]

This may be a stupid question but I'm a begginer so what do you mean by breaking in playing cards?

[@lemonyapple]

Thanks for the quick reviews, bought the Exquisite Bolder last week because I just love the originals (which I don't have). A little disappointed that they aren't hot stamped like the originals, but still looks quite nice :)

[@johnquiao5196]

Hi chris im john fredrick from philppines tnx for your tutorials hope you continue your tutorials cause i want to know more

[@MaxJustice]

Hey.. I love your content. I think all the people who do deck reviews should see your video and learn a thing or two about how to review a deck. My favourite deck is Tally Ho made by USPC.

[@whome7004]

Exquisites Or Bolder I seen those before at a Undead Dead Show Like the look even now are they available for sale now I wonder Magically on the list Eyes out foe

[@blainemurphy1351]

The black skull and bones with the silver foil are way better and a lot more cooler!

[@BrightonsPriest]

Bicycle club tattoo with the late Chester Bennington designs. Is my fav deck only have 1 left though 😭

[@ghostboy9648]

I loved the skull ones I do understand his point but I like it

[@benjaminduchow9470]

I am in love with your filming technique!!! Great videos!!

[@fox_tkv3254]

Oh my God i'm watching this video in 2019 and i love your songs bro I've loved you