EXPERT PLAYING CARDS - Are they worth it??

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  • YO! Looking at a few rare and unreleased decks from the Expert Playing Card Co. as well as testing them out and talking about the difference between EPCC and USPCC. This is my unbiased opinion.
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  • @ChrisRamsay52
    @ChrisRamsay52  Před 6 lety +189

    What is your FAVORITE deck and who makes it?

    • @Dylan-rc2cg
      @Dylan-rc2cg Před 6 lety +18

      Chris Ramsay Killer bees for sure.

    • @mikeyslusher5322
      @mikeyslusher5322 Před 6 lety +1

      The rocket one you guys made

    • @jamieknott6217
      @jamieknott6217 Před 6 lety +11

      My favourites are the first playing cards but I'm not sure who makes them???

    • @zacharymiles5855
      @zacharymiles5855 Před 6 lety

      Stripe playing cards

    • @vernon29302930
      @vernon29302930 Před 6 lety +7

      You did a video the other month on where to find cheap cards. In saying that, my favourite cards are the $2 casino over stock packs from the mom and pop dollar stores. They feel worn in right from the start. Thanks for the tip! Haha

  • @demonsamongstmen562
    @demonsamongstmen562 Před 6 lety +373

    “Kinda glad there are only a thousand of these out there” Straight savage Chris

    • @rec0il_179
      @rec0il_179 Před 5 lety

      I am Cloud was gunna say the same lol

    • @rydog926
      @rydog926 Před 5 lety

      I was laughing so hard when he was just roasting them

  • @davidjones8535
    @davidjones8535 Před 6 lety +45

    "im kinda glad there are only a thousand of them out there" ...dayum 😂😂

  • @WalkIntoMyFace
    @WalkIntoMyFace Před 6 lety +364

    Don't worry, Chris. I care about the lenses you use.

  • @mattsteele8
    @mattsteele8 Před 6 lety +62

    Palming the queen of clubs at 12:50ish was seriously impressive

    • @birdborngodcraws7882
      @birdborngodcraws7882 Před 5 lety

      IDK HOW HE DID IT

    • @Aimee42
      @Aimee42 Před 5 lety +2

      @@birdborngodcraws7882 Dude. Magic.

    • @Coolguy20732
      @Coolguy20732 Před 4 lety +1

      Literally how the fuck, ive watched it so many times at .25x speed and it still makes no sense

    • @haydenlacour3965
      @haydenlacour3965 Před 4 lety

      Diagonal palm shift Alex pandrea (sorry if that’s not how his name is spelt) has a tutorial

  • @matts7726
    @matts7726 Před 5 lety +43

    🤔 why would they not make the king/queen/jack/ and joker cards skeletons???

  • @-runswithbeer-8075
    @-runswithbeer-8075 Před 6 lety +7

    Chris, just wanted to tell you I LOVE the channel. I first started watching your puzzle videos and never thought I would be watching magic and card reviews! Thanks for the great content!

  • @makaylas6175
    @makaylas6175 Před 5 lety +3

    Coolest channel I’ve ever stumbled upon. Binge watching seriously every video. The quality is amazing and every video is so interesting. Love it and happy I subscribed

  • @fabiorodrigues3032
    @fabiorodrigues3032 Před 6 lety

    Hey Chris. I've always enjoyed being an spectator of magic card tricks and I'm glad I found your channel. Loving it. Keep up the great work and fun atmosphere, you got a new fan.

  • @justinwaltermire3366
    @justinwaltermire3366 Před 4 lety +1

    My favorite are the gold monarchs and I'm super glad that you're starting to make more cardistry videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @thealphabeaver298
    @thealphabeaver298 Před 5 lety +3

    I've been practicing magic for a little while, I'm not expert by any means but your channel is hands down the best. Plus it's super entertaining, plus I've been learning all my flourishes and card controls have become so much more natural and slight thanks for the help!!! I've been binging every episode learning all I can to improve. Also thanks for some of the best card controls (in my opinion) in the business

  • @caleblopez6839
    @caleblopez6839 Před 6 lety

    Always the great quality content I subscribed for!

  • @zachgrayling3386
    @zachgrayling3386 Před 5 lety

    Just found your channel! Amazing content and loving all the cardistry tricks

  • @BotinatorHIM
    @BotinatorHIM Před rokem

    Love your content, your the reason I got into cards and card tricks. Thank you.

  • @benjaminduchow9470
    @benjaminduchow9470 Před 6 lety

    I am in love with your filming technique!!! Great videos!!

  • @miss_magicunknownxx6143

    Love this video Chris really gives us an insight on what is worthy of buying or not 👍🏻👌Thankyou appreciate it!!❤️

  • @claireisabella7186
    @claireisabella7186 Před 5 lety +50

    HOLO. The skull and bones backing was holo

  • @dl7775
    @dl7775 Před 6 lety +54

    Cellophane is a pet peeve of mine as well and those had cellophane inside of cellophane! I love how you couldn't give a scheisse about the "rarity" or "value" of the decks. I mean, why but them if just to sit on a shelf or in a box? I couldn't agree more about the skull and bones disco ball cards. Just goes to show, people will buy any thing for any price if it's hyped enough and "limited" enough. Thank for another great video.

    • @nicholasdolan4794
      @nicholasdolan4794 Před 6 lety

      What does pet peeve mean?

    • @dl7775
      @dl7775 Před 6 lety +1

      Nicholas Dolan it means something that drives you crazy. It's usually something small and insignificant to most people but it drives you crazy to deal with it.

    • @philipwilson7062
      @philipwilson7062 Před 6 lety

      I loved his disco ball comment haha

    • @LastoftheMofreakins
      @LastoftheMofreakins Před 6 lety

      I agree, the skull and bones deck was kinda garbage from a "standing still" look but... the shimmer during the cardistry was a neat visual on camera. I wouldn't buy them for what little cardistry I can do but if I got better, who knows? But I wouldn't perform even my beginner (cause that's all I know) magic tricks with them. Such a shame too, because I loved the red and silver motif.

  • @PhantomKuroba
    @PhantomKuroba Před 6 lety

    Im glad you're honest with your opinion and not just obligatory giving everything a good review. I feel the same way about the skull and bones cards

  • @buffalosauce2072
    @buffalosauce2072 Před 5 lety +3

    The parts with hands and cards with music is so relaxing and interesting. Can you make a montage of just that?

  • @giacomocecot1519
    @giacomocecot1519 Před 6 lety

    Thx Chris Always inspiring! I think my favourite decks are Madison for Erdnase and Cherry casino black but is also true that there are many decks I never had in my hands ...

  • @vincentprice9156
    @vincentprice9156 Před 5 lety

    You're an amazing talent, I could watch you flip cards all day. Id'e LOVE to learn just some of those tricks

  • @seanjerome6837
    @seanjerome6837 Před 6 lety

    My hopes were shattered when you opened the Skull and Bones deck!
    My favorite deck so far (I'm super new to card magic...or magic in general) is a toss up between MailChimp and the Madison Ramsay Knights.

  • @loganthompson7314
    @loganthompson7314 Před 6 lety

    Chris Ramsay, you are my favorite magician. I love your videos, especially the ones with your clone in a flannel. You inspire me to be a magician, and thank you for helping me know more about cards. (I mainly do card tricks) I just wanted you read this and know theres one more fan out there that loves your videos. I follow you on Insta, and I'm subscribed to you. Thank you for making videos for magicians like me.

  • @calen3152
    @calen3152 Před 6 lety +3

    Hey Chris, could you review some LPCC (and/or other companies') cards?

  • @srwsrwsrw6363
    @srwsrwsrw6363 Před 6 lety +12

    Where can I get those skull and bones cards with that case, so cool!

  • @MichaelGriffin9
    @MichaelGriffin9 Před 6 lety

    Thx for helping me not waste my money.
    I totally value your opinion due to your super smooth handling of decks.😎

  • @liamcourt4601
    @liamcourt4601 Před 6 lety

    dude the videos quality feels extremely dope!!!!!

  • @dannyenghauser5158
    @dannyenghauser5158 Před 6 lety

    Hey, Chris. So I used to really be into magic (specifically card tricks), but now I'm focusing more on music. I would have phases of being into magic, but they faded. I found a new passion for cards and that was collecting. I may not love practicing and performing magic as much as I used to, but your videos are always fun to watch whether it comes to magic, the impossible puzzles, or your card collections. The first video I ever watched of yours was a collection video. Moral of the story is that I have been inspired to do the same and I have been a fan since. I have also been wondering what decks you recommend the most when it comes to collecting? Keep up the good work! Best wishes from Chicago, IL.

  • @user-vm3vu9pi7z
    @user-vm3vu9pi7z Před 6 lety

    i love your videos so much you help me alot so keep with this and thank you

  • @jenntotheferrr
    @jenntotheferrr Před 5 lety

    i dig those skull and bones cards so hard. the holographic details are super cool to me, love it. all three of these decks have sweet designs to me though. thanks for tge video!

  • @mrjug2678
    @mrjug2678 Před 6 lety +1

    Dope video mate 👍

  • @alessandrobellato725
    @alessandrobellato725 Před 6 lety

    Always the best Chris🔥🔥🔥

  • @zakshah3480
    @zakshah3480 Před 6 lety

    So glad the stud finish was good, I miss studs, and I like that they piqued your interest

  • @cidhorta8705
    @cidhorta8705 Před 5 lety

    Awesome video Chris!

  • @veisszero
    @veisszero Před 5 lety +34

    Dang Skull and Bones looked amazing to me

    • @SpydersByte
      @SpydersByte Před 5 lety +6

      haha same, and I thought the Chosen deck was ugly as hell

  • @hn361
    @hn361 Před 4 lety +5

    "Let's put a laser show on the back of the card" LOL 😂😂😂

  • @adamdippel7982
    @adamdippel7982 Před 5 lety

    Chris! You mentioned Magic the Gathering, so I was wondering if you have any cool ways to shuffle a sleeved deck, if you know what I mean. Love your puzzle videos and card flourish tutorials!

  • @DIonutAlex
    @DIonutAlex Před 6 lety +2

    7:42 was that editing or are you just that fast holy cow !!! that's amazing if it was you i'm gonna make a gif out of it, may i ?

  • @calebgrant3615
    @calebgrant3615 Před 6 lety

    AAYYY fun video to watch man. Recently started magic 2 months ago and I just want to say thank you for all your amazing videos and for inspiring me to take up magic.

  • @josejesuscontrerassalazar9140

    I like the design of the Skull ones. They look great for a good night of poker hands with the fellas.

  • @quentinscott7029
    @quentinscott7029 Před 6 lety +1

    Ayyee it always puts a smile on my face when i pull a foil from a booster pack

  • @gonzalopaniagua3869
    @gonzalopaniagua3869 Před 6 lety +1

    I really love the NOC V3 , in fact, the first deck I bought in a magic shop were some purple NOC V3, along some blue aviators
    I love your videos man, I've progressed a lot with your tutorials, thanks for everything !!
    Greetings from Perú!!!
    Ps. You should do a latinamerica tour 👀

  • @roggleroggle4606
    @roggleroggle4606 Před 6 lety

    I felt this way when I got my momento mori cards in the mail. They felt so different from the bicycle cards I’m used to but now they are my favorite cards to perform with. I think you can get used to just about anything with enough time.

  • @3llevate
    @3llevate Před 4 lety

    Hey Ramsay! Could you do a small bit on card vernacular for noobs like myself here? Like what do you mean by clump? What are soft vs cardstock better for? Aside from esthetic and preferences, are there specs that really affect certain tricks or skills.. maybe a little visual montage of the main moves and how they compare close-up with différents decks/textures/types of cards.. I know there are probably loads of videos on CZcams with those kinds of basics but I love your style/voice/editing/shots/music etc.. and l would definitely enjoy that

  • @RealNeckster
    @RealNeckster Před 5 lety

    my favorie ist the monarchs blue deck....
    i like the skull n bones back... gives a little bling bling in ur performances XD

  • @spama1amb954
    @spama1amb954 Před 6 lety

    Holy moly Chris! Even at 240p, you still look HD. I am baffled!

  • @rebeccawolfe5411
    @rebeccawolfe5411 Před 6 lety

    Can you please teach me your great cardness? Your flurishes are so on point!!!

  • @dl7775
    @dl7775 Před 6 lety

    I can't wait to be as smooth and fast at stealing a card out of the deck like you did with the queen toward the end! I love your vids and I could watch you play with cards all day, but damn it's demotivating to think of how many more 1000's of hours I need to put in just to be almost that good LOL

  • @MaxJustice
    @MaxJustice Před 6 lety

    Hey.. I love your content. I think all the people who do deck reviews should see your video and learn a thing or two about how to review a deck.
    My favourite deck is Tally Ho made by USPC.

  • @MrYehia80
    @MrYehia80 Před 5 lety +77

    Psh hey Chris if you really hate those cards I wouldn't mind taking them off your hands

    • @mcgregor2348
      @mcgregor2348 Před 3 lety

      Lol me to

    • @aravpatel3795
      @aravpatel3795 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s odd but I kinda like the laser show on the back but I think think they would look absolutely amazing if it was a little less intense

  • @fox_tkv3254
    @fox_tkv3254 Před 4 lety +1

    Oh my God
    i'm watching this video in 2019 and i love your songs bro
    I've loved you

  • @zacharymiles5855
    @zacharymiles5855 Před 6 lety +2

    Your videos are the best

  • @shallinexuxi6654
    @shallinexuxi6654 Před 5 lety

    This is so satisfying to watch

  • @lanestrand8618
    @lanestrand8618 Před 6 lety

    My favorite deck is the Vintage Plaid by Dan and Dave. Gotta love em!

  • @seanconnor1714
    @seanconnor1714 Před 6 lety +11

    Hey Chris, Do you know of any cardistry moves that can seamlessly flow back into itself to create a "infinite packets" kind of illusion? If so, could you teach it? I'm having a hard time finding something. Great vid, much love!

    • @juhovuorela8623
      @juhovuorela8623 Před 6 lety +1

      Sean Connor Spin Sybil by Jaspas does this and it's suitable for beginners. It's taught on School of Cardistry's yt channel :)

    • @seanconnor1714
      @seanconnor1714 Před 6 lety +1

      That looks rad, but it still has an "end" sort of speak... I was kind of looking for something that could be seemingly infinite; Like where you would normally close up the packet, it is also back into its initial state where it could be performed again on a loop (that looks good).

    • @juhovuorela8623
      @juhovuorela8623 Před 6 lety +1

      Sean Connor Antoine's Squall can be looped (it's really hard tho)

    • @juhovuorela8623
      @juhovuorela8623 Před 6 lety

      Schokoladenpuddingmann oh yeah looper definitely

    • @seanconnor1714
      @seanconnor1714 Před 6 lety

      Looper is pretty cool, but it doesn't have the effect of infinite packets (It's still very obviously the one packet rolling around). I'll still be adding it to my "to learn" list for sure.

  • @danielridwan482
    @danielridwan482 Před 6 lety

    10:42 The text written on the deck is from a song called "Through the valley - Shawn James" beautiful song! I found it cool that they used that on the deck!

    • @KaitouKaiju
      @KaitouKaiju Před 6 lety

      Daniel Ridwan It's from the Bible. Psalm 23.

  • @lemonyapple
    @lemonyapple Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the quick reviews, bought the Exquisite Bolder last week because I just love the originals (which I don't have). A little disappointed that they aren't hot stamped like the originals, but still looks quite nice :)

  • @themaggot8
    @themaggot8 Před 6 lety +1

    That lens DOES make a difference, I like it.
    About the cards, I love some EPCC decks, in fact the Superior standard and the Superior silver arrows are my favorite decks. Their classic finish is amazing and it's pretty close to the aircushion, but it lasts a lot more and also the printing and alignment of the cards is absolutely perfect, unlike some USPCC which have a lot of problems regarding that area. The thing that I don't like though, is the design of the jokers and the zen Ace of spades, which are the same in pretty much every single EPCC deck.
    It seems that that exquisite bolder comes in their robusto stock, which is like a bee stock, but even thicker.

  • @angiethompson4273
    @angiethompson4273 Před rokem

    Love the second deck ,and your choice and the last deck very evil just like me. 👍

  • @draimbot9654
    @draimbot9654 Před 6 lety

    yo brother I love your videos I use bicycle deck.any you are the best. I know some tricks everything learnt from your videos.love you brother💗💗💗

  • @arctodus3371
    @arctodus3371 Před 6 lety

    Hey man, if you could also look at some cards from Legends Playing Card Company too. It'd be great to see your opinion on them, because I personally love them.

  • @MaxDiamond
    @MaxDiamond Před 6 lety +5

    Favorite deck right now is the Inspire deck from Alex Pandrea!! #RamFam where you at

  • @BigJayH3
    @BigJayH3 Před 6 lety +10

    I like the smooth edges on the EPCC decks, I hate how most USPCC decks have very rough edges and are cut off centered. My favorite cards are STUDS.

    • @gbiscuits
      @gbiscuits Před 4 lety +2

      Half my cheap bicycles are off centered.

    • @ChillPillDyl
      @ChillPillDyl Před 2 lety +1

      @@gbiscuits know this is an old comment, but even my nicer decks are off centered ha

  • @Discy
    @Discy Před 6 lety

    Totally feel you Chris! I hate the plastic on the cards too!

  • @cerouxaud1492
    @cerouxaud1492 Před 6 lety

    Love your videos !

  • @danilodmz
    @danilodmz Před 6 lety

    I liked the reference of Magic The Gathering! lol ...I liked the "chosen" by the way!

  • @shimbark1250
    @shimbark1250 Před 6 lety

    never seen a deck review-like vid with presenting three decks,what a cool way for a deck review vid,one vid = 3 decks,watanays

  • @Titch1987gaming
    @Titch1987gaming Před 6 lety

    What you had to go through there with the wrapping is what I went through and more with the knights when I bought them.. and you praised those.. lol the tab would not tear around.. I had to pick at it and get a knife under the folds.. it was soooooo bad.. loved the cards tho

  • @jeremyfogle7681
    @jeremyfogle7681 Před 6 lety

    Love your channel Rock on!!!

  • @WIVIDofficial
    @WIVIDofficial Před 4 lety +2

    help!
    where can I buy the "chosen" playing cards ??

  • @Noah-cb5gh
    @Noah-cb5gh Před 6 lety +2

    Maiden backs are my favorite cards

  • @huskizebra8267
    @huskizebra8267 Před 6 lety

    Hey Chris will you be teaching that small flourish at the minute 5:34 ? It honestly looks amazing and i would like to see a tutorial on that

  • @douglascarducci6977
    @douglascarducci6977 Před rokem

    I find these card videos strangely soothing to watch ..I just can't put my finger on it as to why...like a stress ball or something

  • @guitarman14339
    @guitarman14339 Před 6 lety

    Stellar content as usual. I do have a quick question and I totally understand if you don’t get to it. I am trying to find a forum (possibly “auction”) website for cards and while I have found a few I’m hesitant to post anything so I thought I’d ask you if you know of any trustworthy sites. I came across a deck of blue rider back Cincinnati bicycles. They are opened but I noticed that there is a flaw in the cut causing the short side borders to not be even (one is thicker than the other) and I am looking to possibly sell them if they still have any value. The cards themselves are also practically new condition. Again, I loved the video and look forward to your next one. Have a great day/week/month/year/life.

  • @ethand6999
    @ethand6999 Před 5 lety

    love your vids!!!

  • @christopherzimmerman5104

    The chosen deck just from a design stand point are beautiful. Not crazy about the rest and it's hard to tell without holding them.

  • @iandownes3130
    @iandownes3130 Před 4 lety

    ... Cards interest me. Ive been watching your videos for a few months now. At first I stumbled onto them(as you do on CZcams lol)... I went from watching fly fishing videos, to card videos lol. Buuuut cardistry interests me... Any idea of how I should start? What book(if any) you or someone would recommend? Thanks!

  • @crustsatanas2136
    @crustsatanas2136 Před 4 lety +3

    Is it just me or do Chris’s eyes look hypnotizing on this lense

  • @MrWolfheart111
    @MrWolfheart111 Před 4 lety

    I use the 99 cent cards from walmart (maverick), I practice alot, go through alot of cards. What do you think of them?

  • @ayushkrish2508
    @ayushkrish2508 Před 6 lety

    Monarchs or artisan white edition. I also really like the memento mori and those chosen cards but I havent used either one.

  • @kaibe5241
    @kaibe5241 Před 5 lety

    Really dig the design on those Chosen cards.

  • @zikrihail3685
    @zikrihail3685 Před 6 lety

    You're awesome Chris!

  • @prncblxr8386
    @prncblxr8386 Před 6 lety

    hope i met you in person broo.. so inspiring .. your lifestyle .. the how you style your wearing and those playing tricks :D

  • @haku107
    @haku107 Před 6 lety

    What are your thoughts on using fanning powder on new or old decks? So you see it as a crutch or handicap?

  • @minecraftaxolotlplushchann7787

    I still think about buying more playing cards and also I liked all the cards that you showed.

  • @ghostboy9648
    @ghostboy9648 Před 6 lety

    I loved the skull ones I do understand his point but I like it

  • @TheGradysDad
    @TheGradysDad Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the Goldmember allusion.

  • @anthonyhawk8174
    @anthonyhawk8174 Před 6 lety

    I definitely care. HAHA. Nice upgrade buddy...Love The Cards!!!!!!! I would wait another Year for your cards man. Rock On Chris Ramsay

  • @thecryptidhunters3807
    @thecryptidhunters3807 Před 6 lety

    My favorite deck is Memento Mori by Chris Ramsay at the moment, but I'm getting a ton of cards from Ellusionist soon so who knows if the king will be dethroned.

  • @johnquiao5196
    @johnquiao5196 Před 6 lety

    Hi chris im john fredrick from philppines tnx for your tutorials hope you continue your tutorials cause i want to know more

  • @khoahuynh7215
    @khoahuynh7215 Před 6 lety

    i wish that i could have ones,couldn't i
    byaway,those playing card is amazing.they're so beautiful,so illusion.i have been had a playing card with the named :"bicycle rider back"and it's use very good .i have used it for 3 months and no sight old.wonderful

  • @DJDarkGift
    @DJDarkGift Před 6 lety

    My Favorite Expert Deck is the Laura London Signature NOC Deck.

  • @kintreveis1019
    @kintreveis1019 Před 5 lety

    The chosen look dope.

  • @jackross7_11
    @jackross7_11 Před 3 lety

    When first starting out in card manipulation is better to use half of the deck or whole deck?

  • @emilymorgan3567
    @emilymorgan3567 Před 5 lety +40

    Could you be more Canadian with your McDonald’s hockey cards?

  • @griimzz2975
    @griimzz2975 Před 6 lety

    My fav cards are either the red wheels by art of play/Dan&Dave or virtuoso launch edition.

  • @adz108
    @adz108 Před 6 lety

    I know its a late reply to this but could u review the bicycle natural disasters
    And on this thanks for the heads up im very new to this im thinking in my opinion its all about personal preference and maybe a little bit of a placibo effect hear if i take 2 sets of cards 1 from asda aka Walmart to you or a 99p store and bought a high quality deck im sure i could convince people that the 99p deck is better quality people associate cheap with crap and to be fare they are right but my point is im sure u dont need to spend a rediculous amount of money to have a good time with cardistry

  • @alievans9129
    @alievans9129 Před 6 lety

    like yo kung fu air move sounds. N touch. Nice review on second pack look stylish!

  • @BRoyce69
    @BRoyce69 Před 6 lety

    i like those skull and bones backing, but the foil should be all shine or no shine. just a standard silver foil with like a semigloss or semimetalic