Magic Review - Easy Tones by Rich Relish & Craig Petty

David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a thorough review of 'Easy Tones,' a unique deck of playing cards designed for mentalism routines. Created by Rich Relish and available through Murphy's Magic, this deck cleverly mimics color swatches found in paint stores, capitalizing on the differences between screen and print colors. It's a 50/50 deck, essentially a forcing deck, with a cyclical stack and subtle markings intended for a book test rather than color identification. David demonstrates several routines, including 'Color at Any Number,' 'Colorful Gemini,' 'Tossed Out Deck,' 'Canned Laughter,' 'Fresh Coat,' and a book test. He suggests it's ideal for mentalists who prefer to avoid traditional card sleights, emphasizing the importance of spectator choice. While the deck is well-made using Bicycle cards and the tutorial is easy to follow, David notes some routine similarities to other decks from Craig Petty and suggests a better integration of the tuck case and reveal cards would have enhanced the experience. Overall, he considers 'Easy Tones' a worthwhile purchase at $40 for those seeking a visually appealing and creative mentalism tool.