The Photographic Deck

Designed for both mentalists and magicians, the Photographic Deck stands out from other photographic decks on the market. Patrick Redford’s creation transforms a simple concept into an extraordinary tool. Originally featuring thirteen photographs, it has evolved into a comprehensive set of 54 images, each representing a card from a standard deck.

This deck is the same size as a traditional poker deck, making it easy to handle and integrate into your favorite card tricks. Discover its unique properties and perform effects that were previously unimaginable. The Photographic Deck is not just another deck; it offers unparalleled versatility.

Each photograph corresponds to a playing card, with 26 black and white images for the black cards and 26 full-color images for the red cards. The logical connections between the photographs and the cards are discreet, ensuring that only those familiar with the system can detect them. For instance, the top four photographs represent the Kings (King of Clubs, King of Diamonds, King of Spades, King of Hearts), while the bottom four depict the Aces (Ace of Clubs, Ace of Spades, Ace of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts).

Easy to Use

Learning to use the Photographic Deck is a breeze. You’ll quickly grasp how to translate each image into its corresponding playing card within minutes of opening the deck.

Marked Cards

Each card features a unique marking system exclusive to the Photographic Deck. This system allows you to identify the suit and value of any card by simply viewing one of its four sides, making it easy to read during performances.

Stacking Flexibility

All 54 cards in the Photographic Deck can be integrated into your preferred stacking systems, such as Si-Stebbins, The Redford Stack, or Tamariz’s Mnemonica. The combination of a marked and stacked deck disguised as photographs is a powerful and deceptive tool.

Included Routines

Each deck comes with a unique set of routines, enabling you to perform a variety of card tricks, including:

• Photo Reading – Participants think of a photograph and recall a memory associated with it, allowing you to describe details from their memory without any fishing techniques.
• Haystack – Participants select and shuffle photographs, and you pinpoint the exact image they are thinking of.
• The Cardboard Box Mystery – Two participants think of the same image from different photographs, creating a surprising connection.
• Number Prediction – A unique prediction using one of the special cards.
• Slots! – Adjust a photograph of a slot machine to create a winning scenario.
• Stab Your Mate – A photo is thrown into the deck and lands next to its related image, leaving the audience in awe.
• Hide & Seek – You demonstrate psychic abilities, then let the spectator try, leading to unexpected results.
• Photographic Memory – Teach the audience to memorize a sequence of photographs, which they can later rearrange perfectly.
• Cardboard Box Secrets – Discover hidden designs that enhance your performance.
• Dash of Curry – A selected photo from one half of the deck perfectly matches a photo in the same position in the other half.
• Photomancy – Use the deck as a divination tool to reveal selected photographs.
• Small World – Perform effects reminiscent of “Out of this World” with a unique twist.

Additionally, you’ll receive the Mental Expansion pack and the Magic Expansion pack, which includes 18 special cards that match the Photographic Deck and allow for six additional effects!