I have just begun to earnestly practice card sleights and was having a lot of trouble building speed
with my classic pass. My goal in buying this device was to get my hands strong enough to make the
tension of the maneuver disappear and hopefully bring me speed.
This pack has, thus far,
really made a large difference not only in the strength of my hands, but also in the strength of my
forearms (I didn't realize the degree to which card work depends on forearm strength). Additionally,
the tension in my hands during a pass with regular cards has decreased significantly resulting in a
more fluid appearance. My opinion is that the steel pack has not only made me stronger but has
tricked my brain into thinking that the regular cards are light as a feather and more easily
maneuverable. Its funny because if I stay away from the steel deck and only use a regular deck for
practice, I find that as the psychological effects of the steel deck begin to wear off, I become
frustrated with my fumbling of the cards in a regular deck. Ten to fifteen minutes of practice with
the steel deck and my fumbles with the regular deck disappear.
This device has made the
process of learning the classic pass easier while straightening the learning curve and bringing me a
feeling that I am progressing and perfecting my technique. I highly recommend this deck.