My only reservation: those who have reported that you must have good eyesight to read these cards
are not kidding. I find that reading the "value" of the card is simple, but the "suit" takes a
little extra effort. With a quick squint I can pick out Hearts, Spades, and Diamonds fairly easily.
I have real difficulty reading Clubs, for whatever reason. In my case I've simply adjusted to, "If
I'm not sure what suit it is, it must be Clubs" and I've always been correct. So that may take a
little getting used to.
For the record, my eyes are 47 years old, so your mileage may vary!
(I wear glasses but only for distance.) Just keep to a well lit area (bars/pubs can be hit or miss
on this point) and be in control of the distance of the cards from your eyes and you will probably
be okay. A few run-throughs by yourself in different conditions is a good idea.
Quality of
the deck is top notch, handles exactly as you want it to. And the markings are virtually invisible,
even to the trained eye. (Yes, that's a joke at my own expense.)
So: highly recommended,
if your eyes are up to the task. And the deck is worth the extra effort based on the reactions I've
gotten from spectators. For my audiences, nothing less than genuine magic is happening. No one at
all has said, "Gee, this must be a marked deck." (I almost feel guilty using it.) A really great
tool in your arsenal--if your eyes can keep up!
"Seeing" is make-believing
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