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About how much does a deck of cards usually cost?

March 8, 2021February 4, 2021 by Evan

Dabbling with playing cards usually isn’t a very expensive hobby. Whether you’re learning card magic or cardistry, hosting regular poker …

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Double Face Card Tricks & Routine Ideas

March 8, 2021November 6, 2020 by Evan

Many premium decks of playing cards come with a special gimmick inside the pack — a double backer card. They’re …

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The 9 Best Playing Cards for Cardistry & Flourishes

March 8, 2021October 15, 2020 by Evan

I may earn a commission for purchases made through links on this page, but I always stand by my opinion …

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The 6+ Types of Playing Card Decks (For Magic, Games, Collectors & More)

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by Evan

If you’re looking for a deck of cards to play a few quick games with friends or family, there’s not …

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The 7 Parts of a Playing Card (Explained)

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by Evan

Playing cards come in all different designs. From specialty collectors decks worth hundreds of dollars to your standard Bicycle playing …

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Types of Cards in a Deck (All Groupings Explained)

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Evan

If you’re new to cards, opening a fresh deck can be a little intimidating. 52 total cards (plus the Jokers …

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How to Use Double Backer Cards (3 Principles & 4 Tricks)

March 8, 2021March 10, 2020 by Evan
A double backer Bicycle unicorn card

If you’ve ever purchased a pack of premium playing cards (in other words, not Bicycle or Bee), you might have …

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Bordered vs Borderless Cards: Pros, Cons & Best Uses of Each Explained

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by Evan
playing cards with white border

If you’re getting into card magic or cardistry, you’ll find the most common cards available are usually Bicycle and Bee. …

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What’s the difference between Bicycle Rider Back and Standard decks of cards?

March 8, 2021January 29, 2020 by Evan
A rider back and standard deck of Bicycle cards

Bicycles are one of my favorite cards for magic because they’re easy to find, inexpensive, and easily recognizable by everyone. …

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What Is New Deck Order for Playing Cards? (List of All 56 Cards)

March 8, 2021January 15, 2020 by Evan
New deck order out of the card box

In magic, and some card games, you’ll often hear people refer to something called new deck order. New deck order …

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