Magic Tricks

These are my first Tally-Ho cards. I bought them because I have become obsessed in recent months with learning the faro shuffle. Paul Gordon always seems to feature them on his excellent videos, including his "Pro Aces" where he introduced me to the faro. By the way, get Pro Aces from Penguin Magic; one of my best purchases. I also learned that Tally-Ho cards were the favorite of Dai Vernon.
The Fan Backs look beautiful, but I had trouble choosing between that design and the Circle Backs.
The faces look like standard Bicycle faces. I have yet to see better faces than standard Bicycle faces. The ace of spades is a work of art and is the reason why I ultimately gave in and bought more cards, even though I have about one hundred decks unopened.
The cards fan and ribbon spread flawlessly thanks I guess to their linoid finish, which I think these days is political speak for air cushion finish or something very similar.
Here's the thing: the cards faro extremely well, but only from top down when they are turned face up. My understanding is that Tally-Ho cards are traditionally cut and that they therefore should faro face down from above down. With my Tally-Ho cards the reverse is true. Not that it deters me. I love the cards. They are stiffer and I think a tad thicker than Penguin Magic's Bicycle Elite cards. Also superb cards that faro well. Time will tell which of the two decks I prefer. Quite possibly my preference will be the Bicycle Elites because they are a lot less stiff than the Tally-Hos.