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A [[Marked Deck]] is a [[Mechanical Deck]] that has an extremely subtle mark on the decorative side of the cards. Usually the mark is placed in a certain position to indicate the number of the card and | A [[Marked Deck]] (or Reader Deck) is a [[Mechanical Deck]] that has an extremely subtle mark on the decorative side of the cards. Usually the mark is placed in a certain position to indicate the number of the card and another mark with a certain color or shape to indicate suit. The magician can show the card to the audience and can read the number and suit from the back of the card. | ||
[[File:DeLandMarkedCards.jpg]] | |||
[[DeLand]]'s marked decks from a 1939 catalog. | |||
Examples: | Examples: | ||
* [[Adams' League Deck]] | * [[Adams' League Deck]] | ||
* [[Daisy Deck]] | |||
[[Category: | * [[Dollar Deck]] | ||
* [[Nifty Deck]] | |||
* [[Star Deck]] | |||
* [[Wonder Deck]] | |||
* [[Dream Deck]] | |||
[[Category:Marked Decks]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:07, 12 April 2011
A Marked Deck (or Reader Deck) is a Mechanical Deck that has an extremely subtle mark on the decorative side of the cards. Usually the mark is placed in a certain position to indicate the number of the card and another mark with a certain color or shape to indicate suit. The magician can show the card to the audience and can read the number and suit from the back of the card.
DeLand's marked decks from a 1939 catalog.
Examples: