We’re going to start by reminding you about Sizzle the excellent new release from John Bannon.  We reviewed it before Christmas but are still enjoying the amount of magic you get out of so little effort.  If you love packet tricks you should buy it.  If you don’t love packet tricks you should still buy it.  And at the sizzling (geddit) price of £17.99 what are you waiting for?

Now you’ve put away all your Christmas cards you’ll clearly be wanting to buy a few more new cards to brighten up your home and spice up your collection. Here are some nice new ones now available in the UK. The Excellence Deck won’t win any prizes for its name, but is an elegant looking release. It comes with a linen finish which we find handles quite nicely and the woodcut effect of the jokers is rather pleasing to the eye.  £8.49

The ongoing interest in the Steampunk aesthetic has resulted in another edition from Gamblers Warehouse –
this time in White – which seems almost a contradiction in terms… But if skulls and steam are your thing you’re going to love these new cards.  £13.99

And should the lull after Christmas give you time to snuggle up with a good book, we’re currently really enjoying
The Genius of Robert Harbin – a wonderful book which tells something of the biography of one of the 20th centuries greatest magical thinkers and performers and also includes the details of many of his superb creations.  An inspiring book, beautifully produced, which will stimulate your magical thinking. £31.99

That’s all for now. Don’t forget to check back for the latest news, reviews and Bicycle cards! When we get a minute (or three) we’ll be reviewing the new Liam Montier DVD. In the meantime, enjoy your magic!

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Green Karnival Assassins and Purple Karnival Renegades.  Which do you like best?

Coming soon – we’ll let you know as soon as we’ve had a proper look at them…

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First up are the Bicycle Steampunk playing cards. Gears and machinery right off the pages of a sci-fi book. Very cool. £4.99

For a more simplistic design, how about another limited edition deck – this time featuring, as the name suggests, a Red Star! £4.99

And we’ve seen these in Red and Blue, but now the Dragon Back is available in Gold. Very classy. £4.99

And for a completely different look, how about the Bicycle Doomsday Deck? Designed by Diamond Jim Tyler, there’s a lot going on in these designs (and lots of extra gaff cards included)… £8.99

How’s your collection going?

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