How to Prepare a Marked Poker Deck

A marked poker deck is a special type of playing card that has secret markings on its back. These marks give you a certain amount of information about the value and suit of each card in the deck. These cards are particularly useful for underground and home games, where the players are often not legally allowed to play poker.

Marked poker decks are also commonly used by magicians to perform various tricks with them. For example, they can be marked to show that a particular card is worth more than its face value or that certain cards are in the same suit as others. These types of marks can be a great way to trick spectators and add to the overall ambiance of your show.

These types of markings are usually based on the same colors as the backs of the cards. They are made by using a special color pigment, which is not visible to our naked eyes and can only be detected with specialized tools.

There are several different methods for preparing a deck of marked cards, but the most common is to use a pre-prepared marking system. This can be done by hand, or with a machine.

Some cheaters will spend a lot of time practicing their marking system, and then eventually become so good at it that they can mark entire decks. This is why it is important to make sure that you do not purchase a marked poker deck unless you are absolutely certain that it has been marked with a pre-prepared marking system.

Another popular method of preparing a marked poker deck is by printing ink onto the backs of the cards. This is a much easier method of preparing a deck and does not require the use of expensive materials or high-tech equipment.

However, there are some disadvantages to this technique. One of the most obvious is that it isn’t as easy to read as the marked decks you see on the market nowadays. This is because most of the marking systems are incredibly small, and are hard to see without a close inspection of the cards.

That’s why it is a good idea to only use marked decks with decent size markings. This will give you a chance to easily read the markings when you catch a glimpse of them, which will help you to avoid suspicion or curiosity from your spectators.

There are many different ways to mark a deck of marked cards, but one of the most effective methods is to block-out the backs of the cards. This involves coloring in small areas of the cards and can be done with a variety of colors.

When using block-out, it is essential to keep in mind that you will have to wait a while before the markers dry and are no longer visible to your naked eye. This process can take up to a week or two, and it is very important to do this carefully so that you don’t ruin the look of your deck.