Stumbled into Cards and Magic...

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Stumbled into Cards and Magic...

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and I thought it would be a cheap and fun hobby. I was wrong, at least about the cheap part.

This hobby started with a book, no not Expert at the Card Table but a more recently published book about magic, cardistry, etc called Fooling Houdini. At the time of starting this book I had not knowledge or understanding of how storied and deep a history exists in the world of magic let alone playing cards. For those of you who are interested check the book out, I haven't quite finished it but it is a good read it follows the journey of the author and aspiring magician through some interesting experiences.

Back to magic and cards. So I was introduced into this thriving sub-culture of magic and playing cards that I had no idea existed, and I was intrigued. Not only was it thriving but it seemed to be growing fast, and it looked good. All you have to do is visit the websites of Ellusionist, Theory 11, Dan & Dave to get a taste of the direction magic and playing cards are going. Needless to say I was impressed with the sub-culture and the current stewards (which includes this forum).

This is when the trouble started, I began finding myself constantly going to these sites I listed above (and searching for more) and looking at the beautiful cards. I then started to found myself wanting to buy a deck, and this actually took me a couple of weeks to justify the purchase. The reason being is - "who buys custom cards"? I had never heard of such a thing, nor did I know anyone who had done so (unless they were a closet card collector). I finally fell to the curiosity of playing cards and magic.

I don't remember what the first card was I purchased, at this point it doesn't really matter. After several months of feeding this addiction I find myself spending way to much money and looking for my next card that I need to have. The problem is playing cards are always going to be made, and at some point I need to let my wife know I have started a new hobby. I am not sure which of those is the bigger problem.

With that being said I have added a few hundred decks in the matter of a couple of months (need to catch up on lost time) to my collection and I hope the pace of additions slows a little bit (no thanks to Black Friday). So there you have it, I collect playing cards, added a few things onto my bucket list and suck at magic. :ugeek:
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Re: Stumbled into Cards and Magic...

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SavageJ welcome to the boards!

I'm in the same position you are. Started collecting in this fine hobby back in early October with 3 decks (The Uusi Blue Bloods). Now I'm sitting here looking at well over 100 decks. Luckily, I don't have a lady to report to about my hobby and work pays me enough where I can enjoy this wonderful hobby. :)

Good luck informing the wife... I suggest buying her a deck. ;)
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Re: Stumbled into Cards and Magic...

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Thank you for the welcome.

I think the angle I will take is that playing cards are "art", get a couple of uncuts and get them framed. She loves art and if I can demonstrate this aspect I think I will be good.

Now if she doesn't buy that, I may have to slloooowwwly tell her how many cards I have purchased.

At the end of the day, she buys shoes, purses and cloths.... I buy cards.
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Re: Stumbled into Cards and Magic...

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haha looks like you are in the same boat as me :P

though im kinda lucky that my brother already has a huge collection of most of the cards i want to try out, i still buy my own if he doesnt just give me a duplicate. seems to be that way with a lot of hobbies, you try to find that deck that suits your exact needs, you get close but its never the "perfect" deck for you...though im pretty damn close with the wynns and golden nuggets haha
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