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Playing Card Maintenance 101

Playing Card Maintenance 101

Your playing cards are an investment. Proper care extends their lifespan and keeps them performing at...

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Comparison of a bordered Bicycle playing card with intricate designs next to a borderless Bee playing card with a seamless geometric pattern.

Bordered vs Borderless Playing Cards

Which cards are better bordered, or borderless? The answer as usual is that it depends. There are various pros and cons that come with the border design of your deck...

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6 different ways to shuffle a deck of cards

6 different ways to shuffle a deck of cards

Shuffling a deck of cards is an essential skill for any magician or cardist. Here's a collection of some of the absolute best (and coolest ways) to shuffle cards!

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Aces in your Faces ♠️

Aces in your Faces ♠️

Aces hold a special place in the world of card magic. Originating from the world of gambling, the value and distinction of the Ace found its way into the repertoire of magicians.

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The MINT Marking System

The MINT Marking System

The intuitive Mint Marking System opens up an endless world of possibilities. An invaluable tool for magicians,  the markings enable you to easily read the identity of a card by simply looking at the back of it.

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