Magic Tricks

If trick decks had an annual family gathering, gaff decks like the Svengali Deck and Stripper Deck that would be considered the heavyweights in the family, and are likely to be the first relatives of the tribe that we would meet and notice. But meanwhile, there's old uncle Bob standing quietly off to the side, who has real experience and versatility, including a ready bag of tricks up his sleeve. This somewhat under-appreciated and overlooked uncle is the Mene Tekel Deck. He's been around for a long time and offers a lot, so we really should take the time to meet him, and find out something about his remarkable repertoire and potential.

Trust Liam Montier to introduce us to this old uncle, and have us sit at his feet spellbound at his magic. With this newest project from Big Blind Media, he not only sets out to teach us how to appreciate and use the Mene Tekel Deck, but buyers also get an actual deck along with their purchase of the hour-long video download. I applaud this effort to bring this old chestnut back into the limelight, and give it some welcome attention, especially to a new audience of magicians that may be unfamiliar with it.

The Mene Tekel Deck Project gives you everything you need to get started: the gaff deck itself, an hour's worth of solid video instructions, that includes eight different routines, along with tips on handling and sleights. And the level of difficulty is well within the reach of most people who have some basic skills in card magic. Recommended!