Blank Marked Deck by Yoan Tanuji, Jean-Charles Briand, and Magic Dream Paris

Effect

The Blank Marked Deck looks like a normal deck of blank white cards to the audience. Spectators see cards with no faces, just a blue Bicycle Maiden back design. A performer can ask people to draw or write anything on the cards. The magician can then identify any card, predict choices, or perform memory feats without ever seeing what was drawn. It creates the illusion that the magician has impossible knowledge or mental powers.

Full details

The Blank Marked Deck is a standard Bicycle printed deck with blue Maiden backs. Each card has a blank white face. The backs contain a hidden marking system designed by Jean-Charles Briand. The markings include numbers 1 through 52 and the alphabet repeated twice. This system allows performers to identify every card in the deck secretly. The deck comes in a drawer slide box with a key card to help read the markings. Magic Dream Paris produces this deck. The product includes a tutorial video. The video is two hours long and available in English and French. It teaches signature routines by creator Yoan Tanuji.

Who should consider the trick

This deck suits magicians and mentalists who want to create original routines. It is ideal for performers who work with custom presentations. David from Magic Orthodoxy says it helps creators move beyond pre-packaged magic. It benefits those who perform predictions, memory demonstrations, or interactive magic. Nicholas from Stevens Magic Emporium states it is for magicians who value practical tools over social media focused effects. Sebastian Toca recommends it for anyone looking to elevate their magic or mentalism acts.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The deck requires practice to read the markings quickly and naturally. The tutorial video provides detailed instruction. David notes that experienced marked deck users may not need the optional tutorial. He mentions that careful marking is important when customizing the deck with permanent markers. Sebastian Toca says the markings are easy to read for quick identification. The method itself is not physically difficult, but performing smoothly demands rehearsal. Presenting the deck as a normal blank deck is crucial to maintain the illusion.

What magicians say

David from Magic Orthodoxy says, "The BMD is a valuable utility for magicians looking to create their own unique routines." He praises the well hidden markings and the deck's versatility. Nicholas from Stevens Magic Emporium highlights the "undetectable marking system that even magicians can't spot." He appreciates the deck for its practical utility and creative potential. Sebastian Toca gives the deck a score of 9.5 out of 10, calling it a "game-changer for magicians and mentalists." He notes the only downside is the temptation to buy more blank decks. Murphy's Magic Supplies describes it as a "tool for crafting original material" that encourages personalization. World Magic Shop includes it in a review of practical, high impact products for performers.