These guy have gone crazy again…

Remember the Holiday Giveaway? It’s back and it comes with some real GOLD nuggets. Here are the details…

http://bit.ly/freegoldarcane

Here is your chance! Every once in a while, fortune smiles on us all and grants us the opportunity to grasp something big.What’s the catch? It will only last for a short while. This is your chance to finally own some of the most sought-after playing card collectibles around. The Bicycle Black Ghost First Edition decks are now within your reach to proudly brag upon.

Until THURSDAY night at midnight EST, ellusionist will be giving away:

• 12 Bicycle Black Ghost First Edition Playing Card Decks
• 2 Bicycle Black Ghost First Edition Playing Card Uncut Sheets (unframed)

Every shippable order between June 7th 12PM EST and June 9th 11:59pm EST will have a chance to win ONE of the above items.

“We be giving away one of the above prizes in RANDOM, shippable orders over $50, you will not be notified if you have received one of the free items, you will get the item with your order when it arrives.”

Multiple separate orders over $50 each get a chance to get one of the above.

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HISTORY OF THE BLACK GHOST DECK

The Ellusionist-created Bicycle Black Ghost First edition decks have become something of legend. If you are familiar with the Black Ghost First edition tale, then you already know why these have been so sought after.

If you are new to what the Black Ghost first edition deck is, they are a short run of a black version of the Bicycle Ghost deck printed back in 2004. These decks became available in 2005 as part of our now-legendary holiday promotions. Since then, they have become an ultra-rare and highly-sought collector’s item. The Black Ghost First Edition decks are now in short supply at Ellusionist. Only 5000 decks were ever made at the US Playing Card Co. Since 2005, most of these decks have found their way into magicians hands rendering them all the more sought after. Of that 5000 deck supply, there are only about 2500 in circulation over the past 6 years.

They will NEVER be reprinted, nor sold at Ellusionist. The ONLY way to obtain one is through one of the many promotions or giveaways we have here at E.

The Black Ghost First Edition decks are quickly becoming extinct. It isn’t uncommon to see one selling for $400 on Ebay from time to time.

To own one is to have full bragging rights.

When these decks were run at the US Playing card company, Ellusionist secured 100 Black Ghost First Edition full Uncut Card Sheets right off of the press. Of these original 100, only about 15 uncut sheets are in circulation in the entire world. Their value is largely undetermined due to the scarcity of this very limited collectible.

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ELLUSIONIST BLACK GHOST DECK GIVEAWAY PROMO

In celebration of its fourteenth year, Sorcerers Safari, Canada’s premiere Magic Camp, is giving away a free ticket to see the grand master magician, Juan Tamariz, live at his SOLD OUT show on Saturday, June 19th 8:00 PM at the Panasonic Theatre in Toronto, Ontario.

‘Win a chance to see Juan Tamariz live‘ contest rules:

Look through the entire Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp FLICKR account and make note of the photos you like the most. Click here to view the Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp FLICKR Photostream

Download those photos and arrange them into an amazing video/mash-up with either royalty-free tunes, music you’ve created or a super cool voice over. When finished, upload your masterpiece to your youtube account, then send the link to this email address: ticket@sorcererssafari.ca.

In order for your video to qualify, you must:

1. include the words Sorcerers Safari and Magic Camp to your video’s tags.
2. mention in your video that 2010′s Sorcerers Safari Special Guests are Dan & Dave Buck
3. include this link (http://www.sorcererssafari.ca) in your text description.

Keep your submission under ten minutes and make sure to submit your entry before midnight June 14th, 2010.

The most creative video, chosen by a special Sorcerers Safari panel, will be awarded the ticket to see Juan Tamariz. The winner will be announced on June 16th, 2010. Remember, we’re looking for clever, funny and inspirational entries.

Good luck. Be creative. Have fun. The contest starts now. Go!

• No purchase necessary.
• All ages allowed to enter.
• Winner only receives a ticket to see Juan Tamariz.
• Winner must handle their own accommodations.
• Masters of Magic Series is presented by Luminato, Magicana and Allan Slaight.
• Winning ticket cannot be resold but may be given away w/ permission from S. Safari.
• Sorcerers Safari has the right to change this contest and the rules at any time.

Ekaterina Dobrokhotova “BabycatXD” is giving away her first edition copy of the Secret Books of De’vo Vol.1 and a few Arcane Decks. If you are interested in entering the draw:

All you have to do is click “I like” on a facebook fan page.

To read the full instructions head over to my post at .thecuso and watch Kate’s video there.

-Alejandro Portela

Surely, you’ve had your chance to get a few decks of Arcane playing cards. Now, we want to see what you do with them. Hit the mall, the boardwalk, the park, anywhere there are spectators, and drop some jaws with either a black or white deck. Or use both. It’s your routine.

They will pick the best video based on creativity, skill, presentation and audience reaction.

The Gold Arcanes will never be sold anywhere. They are very limited and hard to find.

Here is your chance to get the first ever released deck of Gold Arcane cards. Good luck.

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Here is a cool coupon I’ve just got for you guys…

Use the coupon code “bestmagicdeals” to get 2 extra decks for free when you make an order of 12 or more Brown Bicycle Decks at BMPokerworld.

There is also a contest running from today up to the 31st of March. For ever $10 spent on their store you get an entry for the $100 gift certificate raffle.

IMPORTANT: Leave a note on your order saying that you want to enter BestMagicDeal’s raffle.

Pop out your wallets!

Our friends Dan and Dave have just announced a new contest on their twitter. All you have to do is tweet out a message includding the #Erdnase hashtag and you will be entered into the draw.

The cards are printed using the same color green as the original 1902 book on Aristocrat stock using the Bee® back design with white borders.

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Good luck!

HO HO HO!

I know you’ve been waiting for this for almost a month and it’s been killing you and all that but today the wait is over.

52 of you have been chosen by the stars to be one of the lucky winners. It has been an awesome experience climbing down your chimneys and falling down your rooftops.

This giveaway has been a huge one thanks to all the sponsors that made it possible, let’s give them a big round of thankful applause!

I just want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

Congratulations for being so awesome,

-Alejandro Portela “Santa Cuso”

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Here is the complete list of winners for .thecuso’s Christmas Giveaway.

1-Shoeman: 1 deck of Bicycle 125th Aniversary from Aceking
2-Nebelfuchs: “Stain/Shiv” DVD by Andrew Mayne
3-Dimitri: 1 PDF from DeeChristopher
4-Rune Hou Thode: Surfaced from Chad Nelson
5-Ryoma: 1 Download from VanishingInc
6-Garret: Devious PDF from Geraint Clarke
7-jtmorris: 2 decks of Arcane Playing Cards
8-Tarvi: ZAP Dvd from Jay Noblezada
9-Riddick: Uncut sheet of Bicycle Raiders from MagicNetwork
10-StephenCooley: My night with a stripper DVD from Chris Brown
11-Luiz: One Hand Popover dvd from Aaronfisher
12-Pelle Kravik: Devious PDF from Geraint Clarke
13-Nicolas: 1 PDF from DeeChristopher
14-41KO: Manchurian Approach DVD from Anthony Jacquin
15-Cesar Mosqueda: Inside by Daniel Madison
16-maxvelio: Uncut sheet of Bicycle Raiders from MagicNetwork
17-Cody Lust: Annual Subscription to MagicMez
18-Frank: Uncut sheet of Bicycle Raiders from MagicNetwork
19-Cyber: 3 Bicycle Raider decks from MagicNetwork
20-Trevkor: 1 PDF from DeeChristopher
21-Jowee: Uncut sheet of Bicycle Raiders from MagicNetwork
22-Garland: 1 PDF from DeeChristopher
23-Patrick Kunvatanagarn: Inside by Daniel Madison
24-fingertip: 1 PDF from DeeChristopher
25-omegathakid(twitter): 2 decks of Arcane Playing Cards
26-Zhe Wei: 1 Karnival Assassins deck from trickshopmagic
27-Mohd Azmi Abdullah: Uncut sheet of Bicycle Raiders from MagicNetwork
28-anthony: 1-on-1 from Theory11
29-abie jie: Devious PDF from Geraint Clarke
30-Andre Kings: Genesis Download from Andrei Jikh
31-HCheng: 1 PDF from DeeChristopher
32-jack webster: Devious PDF from Geraint Clarke
33-Kirk: My night with a stripper DVD from Chris Brown
34-Jinrob: Devious PDF from Geraint Clarke
35-JackWMagic(twitter): Uncut sheet of Bicycle Raiders from MagicNetwork
36-magicdude17(twitter): Signed 1st Edition Smoke and Mirrors
37-Maz: 1 Karnival Assassins deck from trickshopmagic
38-satria: One Hand Popover dvd from Aaronfisher
39-RC: $25 credit for Dan and Dave On Demands
40-David Pedersen: 3 Bicycle Raider decks from MagicNetwork
41-Chinmay: 2 decks of Arcane Playing Cards
42-lee ju yeon: 1-on-1 from Theory11
43-dliwer(twitter): Reality is Plastic from Anthony Jacquin
44-vinicius: 1 deck of Bicycle 125th Aniversary from Aceking
45-inflames33(twitter): 3 Tally Ho Fan Backs from Eyellusionist
46-Mark Tirone: 3 Tally Ho Fan Backs from Eyellusionist
47-TheCardshark952(twitter): 3 Bicycle Vintage Racer Back decks from Eyellusionist
48-L: 1-on-1 from Theory11
49-Shanku: 1 Karnival Assassins deck from trickshopmagic
50-Eldarius: 3 Bicycle Vintage Racer Back decks from Eyellusionist
51-AristoteS(twitter): Thunderbird PDF from Lee Asher
52-Carlos F: 1 Download from VanishingInc

If your name is on the list you will be contacted in the upcoming days to the email you used to to post your comment.

There will be more contests and special deals really really soon so subscribe to our RSS Feed, Email Newsletter, Twitter and Youtube.

Once again congrats to the winners and everyone who participated and see you on the next one!