Magic Question: How to Take Care of your Playing Cards?
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Me who practices cardistry:👁️👄👁️
Great advice! Thanks. During cold winters when the house is filled with heat, I store my decks on my window sills. The cool dry air around the windows really goes a long way in preservation.
GREAT IDEA !!!!
David, I practice with used casino decks I buy at the local dollar store. I have learned to recognize USPCC Bee decks by the diamond pattern on the back. Because casinos retire the decks fairly often (to prevent cheaters from marking them with scratches) they have a lot of life left to them. Usually the dollar stores have two or three dozen near each check stand and I can search the closed lanes and find five or six very quickly.
yup
"So microscopic that you can't even see it." Wow. That's quite microscopic indeed!
I have a way with words
I prefer Bicycle Riders mainly because they are very recognizable, everyone knows Bicycle. I also love the fact that they're still made in the U.S.A.
agreed
I keep my cards in the freezer and then just put one in the fridge in the morning if I'm planning on using it that night. No, wait, that's what I do with my steaks.
@@soloxb oh no! Lol
Question. I have seen a lot of people storing their decks in paper boxes like you. Others in their drawers and others displaying them on their shelves. I don't have a very big collection, so I like to keep my decks stacked (if this is the right word) on my shelf. It's a nice display especially when you have multiple items of the same deck. My question is, what is the best of these 3 ways to store your decks? I live in a very warm place. Is that really affects the sealed decks that i have on my shelf? Thanks.
if they are stacked - make sure the boxes are full - in other words all the add cards and jokers - otherwise the boxes will squish with the extra space
Yes, I always keep the decks the same way when I first opened them. Thanks a lot for your answer!
Great video! I'm glad you brought up the whole extremes of temperature. I thought I should mention that moisture also deals damage to paper and cards. I lost some collectible cards that way. Having a desiccant in your storage box can help reduce moisture content and extend the life of paper products.
agreed
On suspicious-looking decks that magicians use:
For tricks I only use blue bikes. Pull them out anywhere in the US and nobody thinks twice about them... people buy them at Walmart. Nothing precious about them, when a deck gets too far gone it becomes materials for making gaffs, or for throwing practice, or for tricks that involve burning or tearing cards.
But in Europe, everyone was ultra-suspicious of unmarked, ungaffed, vanilla Bicycle cards. The pattern on the back looked 'busy' and they were certain there was some sort of markings that were The Secret to the tricks I was doing... I always have a marked deck in my pocket, which I only use after establishing beyond the shadow of a doubt that there is nothing suspicious about the cards I am using, but I never got to that point because people were always focused too keenly on the legit cards.
In England and France, people have been semi-familiar with Bicycle cards since WWII because soldiers had them... but younger people who have seen them on TH-cam saw them watching magic tutorials, and are *way* too eager to burn you... the cards might as well have the words 'FOR MAGIC TRICKS ONLY' printed on the back. In Germany everyone plays Skat (pronounced like 'scot'), and every deck of Skat cards has the same back design, simple orderly geometric shapes, so bikes look suspiciously ostentatious. And Europeans always find it so quaint when Americans point out how long something has been around... pointing out that Bicycle cards have been made with similar back designs since 1885, when doing tricks in the lobby of a building that was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), doesn't do much to establish credibility.
thanks
Another tip is to buy 'Bicycle Seconds'. They are the USPCC factory seconds and can be bought at a very low price. These cards may have minor printing defects (i.e., the cards may be printed slightly off-centre). However most of the decks are more than usable and if not are perfect for practicing.
id rather have USPCC seconds than the other guys firsts....
where do you go about buying something like that?
Manof Steel get on amazon
They cost more than standard on amazon
Factory seconds? I thought you meant "used cards" by "seconds" lol. Awesome.
Idk why the hell my country doesn't even have standard paper-cards-that-are-commonly-used-for-magic. It might sound like I'm looking for some high-end stock designer stuff, but my country's grocery store doesn't even sell Bicycles. They sell wonky cards that are somewhat plastic? but not the kinda plastic cards I know. It's more like a plastic coating over carton, if anything, not actual "plastic" cards.
sucks.
Drinking Game:
Take a shot every time he says paper
(hic) I've already lost
Drunk nk by 1:05
You'll end up at the hospital if you do that lmao
Just helping out the algorithm. Thanks, Gef
Thanks man !!!
Another informative and entertaining video full of tips, I love this channel!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you sir
So nice of you
I love collecting playing cards if I go to different areas around the world. I keep my playing cards all in virtical stacks on a shelf next to my computer desk and another stack on my wood coffee table next to a Rubix cube and a official Bicycle brand Cribbage board
Awesome! I started out a similar way
Totally agree with ya with everything you said
When you get a new deck in the plastic seal, just take the top bit of the plastic off and leave the rest of it on the box gives the box some protection :)
it also make a great hiding place
+magicorthodoxy ha indeed can stick the odd card in there :)
Awesome Video! I have a tip for you, don't look at the viewfinder, stare at the camera's Aperture. Gives the viewer a sense that you're talking to them! Again Thanks for an awesome video.
THANKS !
No problem, I'm sorry if it seemed a bit rude. However I just want to help you better connect with your fan base!
THANKS !
Keep your individual decks in their own card cases for protection.
😁
Another thing to keep in mind is to never keep the same deck of cards in your pocket for multiple days.
Your body heat will warm up the cards to ridiculous temperatures (at least for me)
I had a Tally-Ho deck in my jeans pocket that I forgot about for 4 days, and when I got back to it, 6 cards were already warped.
4 days? Dude ! Do your laundry! LOL
Eh, its a pair of dark jeans, no one will notice lol
I store mine in seal tight food containers with 3-5 bags of silicagel. It removes the humidity after your hands, and decks are in perfect condition
Good idea
The thing is if I practice cardistry I also want to use designer decks or decks wich I really like because if you break in the deck they are not too slippery and just a little bit sticky so packet cuts work better. You have to find out the perfect middle between a bit slippery and used or sticky :)
true
I knew alot of the things that where talked about in the video, but the storage is really cool. thank you!
cool
8:34 TL:DR like this so more people see ;)
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I used to practice my card my on my living room floor carpet. I won't be doing that again. After watching this video it's made me hesitant now to buy marketed packet tricks and card tricks. The cheapest cards for me are Waddingtons number one cards. £1.99. They do me as I'm only a hobbyist. I keep all my gimmick decks in old shoe boxes. I think I'll be working from books from now on after watching your video. There was a lot of useful information in there I wouldn't have thought about.
GREAT !
Thanks so much !!
YES !
What’s the deck in the thumbnail ? Someone pls. Also awesome channel
looks like www.geminidecks.com/
I totally agree regarding practicing with standard Bikes. However....
The coatings, compression and other add ons with the performance decks make them visually strong if you not only do magic but also are a good card-manipulator.
For practice, use Bicycles. For performances, if you're serious, use cards designed for flash....they are made and handle very differently.
I have used nothing but Bicycles for years. Three days ago I was in a magic shop and picked up and handled a new, opened deck of Monarchs. The feel was much different from a new deck of Bikes....it felt magical! I bought my first performance cards right there. An entire brick!!!
Actually that's not entirely true. There are very little differences from deck to deck. Watch my video on how cards are made: th-cam.com/video/t_6bD9eRfu8/w-d-xo.html
one tip aside from using regular bikes is that if you get tons of bikes, get the jokers and ad cards out and keep them everytime. eventually you will get 52 jokers that you can use for practice.
another is if you are like me who likes to collect decks, just get a few of the same and only use them for performances. although breaking them in before a performance is essential. use one of the similar deck for practice just so you can get a feel of them. then put that in a clip after then rotate your decks so it gets longer life.
for street magic though, just use bikes or tally ho or something like guardians.
i envy you if you use monarchs everyday for street magic.
great tips
You rock & your answer to "What is the best deck of cards for Magic?" was spot on my friend :)
NO YOU ROCK MY FRIEND! #viridiancardsforthewin
David can you show us your deck collection please😊😊😊😊😊
I have several times, use the search feature
Do you use a card press to keep your most used decks in shape ?
nope, I am not hard on my cards
Gaaaah. So jealous! I see a brick of green gatorbacks! I want a deck so bad!
oh that's just the box, I don't have those anymore.
magicorthodoxy I may have to cave in and surf ebay...*cringes*
Where do you buy those boxes you keep your decks in
Amazon
Thanks David. This is really helpful. Good video.
THX
heyya ..I usually keep my cards in box with all add cards. in my wardrobe.but when I take them out the next day the cards usually get stuck to each other and form something like many small packets of cards.is it usual or something that can be rectified.
sounds like moisture, get those silica gel packets they stick in new shoes and keep those with your cards to combat the humidity or moisture that's happening
Stumbled upon this early this morning.... awesome.... being new to playing card deck collecting, I needed this... thank you!!!! Time to pamper my decks..... stay caffeinated....
:D
I will use Black Rounders as my daily practice/play cards.. DM Martyrs for playing with others.. and Bicycle Cobalt and Crimson Luxe for.. whatever else lol
great choices
Thank you! Helped a lot
+elias rieger Great!
Does it matter how you store them?
Like records and comics?
is it ok to store them flat?
I store them like comics - vertical and in a cardboard box - in a dry place in the house
magicorthodoxy
Thanks man!
this is really helpful thanks for the tips
:D
ONE QUESTION- i bought green noc 2months back...but now the deck width increased and the deck now does not fit into the turquoise* or wharever....can u help me out...why did this happen n can i fix it...????
sounds like it was exposed to moisture or humid weather
magicorthodoxy yeah bcoz the weather itself here is kinda humid all time😅....but is there any fix or any way to prevent such thing next time???
magicorthodoxy i cant believe u replied to a comment on a 1 year old video....thnx a lot....n u r awesome....
0:05 thanos snap
I'm so happy you survived
His video is very useful because I'm getting my virtuoso deck to arrive.
Where would you suggest buying storage boxes for your cards?
amazon
Hey David, that's a very nice looking deck of playing cards. What's the name of this cards? Very informativ video btw. Thanks
Jan
What cards are used in the thumbnail? They look sick!
www.geminidecks.com/
deck used in the beginning?
not sure if you'll be replying since its an old video but would you recommend getting more than one of the same deck if you'll be using it as your "weekend/ special occasion" performance deck?
of course, cards were meant to be played with
@@magicorthodoxy wow, you replied! Thanks David.✌️
Thank you wise man
Thank you Jimmy
I bought bicycle black tiger after 2-3 days on the border I see white spots any advice am I doing anything wrong pls respond
That happens to everyone's "all black" cards - the only way to keep it from happening is to not use them
magicorthodoxy Tysm I appreciate it...
THE ALL IN ONE GAMER just use sharpie to shade them
rvs kis will it work ?
THE ALL IN ONE GAMER just shade a little bit and dry
I got a wooden treasure chest for christmas would that be OK?
Where do you buy your cardboard boxes?
Amazon or the Comic Book store
How much did it cost you?
I don't know, go search amazon
where you buy boxes for youre cards I mean those big boxes for multiple decks
Amazon and the local Comic Book store (you could get them at a sports card trading store as well)
magicorthodoxy oke I will check it out thank you so much
Awesome video. It was really cool to see how you store them. Very organized. I've got slight OCD. lol
LOL
Yeah, I used my new decks a lot for 2 days ever since I got them.
Me too
Well. I'm a terrible person. I have at least 20 decks of cards in my car on any given day.
AWESOME !!!!
Useful vid 👌👌👌
thx
The one reason i (kind of) disagree with your advice on practising on basic bicycles is motivation.
Sometimes it's super helpful for motivation if you're practising with an awesome deck of cards that you love.
Sure, maybe don't *always* practice on with a pack of brand new designer cards, but at the same time don't be afraid to practice with a fancy deck of cards just because you're going to wear them out eventually. If it makes practising more enjoyable, then it's usually worth it. Our brains remember things better when we're enjoying ourselves. And it often helps us to get into "the zone", which is where we often stop overthinking things and just start playing around and experimenting and discovering new things of our own!
The most important thing to remember is not to think that you *need* fancy cards to practice, or to perform. Thinking you need fancy cards is just an excuse to not practice/perform.
do whatever works best for you and whatever you can afford
the problem i have is that I want to keep my cards so clean that i never touch my cards. how long should a bycicle deck last normally if im using it for like 2 hours a day?
It still all depends on the dirt and oils on your hands and how much shuffling you do. Decks are cheap don't worry about it
Hey David can you please do a review of the hellions playing cards
of course - next time use the search feature th-cam.com/video/tk4IrXhkRXE/w-d-xo.html
Hello Sir, Thank you for the info. I have a question that has been bothering me, I store all my playing cards in plastic clips. Some of them are unopened ( factory sealed ) and some of them are opened ( I used it ) is this okay or is it not ? That is all, thank you very much
What about plastic cards??
Plastic can take 1,000 years to break down ... so I think you're good
Where did you get the boxes for your cards?
Amazon and my local comic book store
Best video about taking care I even learned a few things and I thought I took care of my cards
I'm here to help !
Autobike no1 are my favorite every day cards, cheap but feel better than rider backs IMO. However my favorite deck so far is theory 11 NPH, i only use them every now and then so i dont mess them usp. Same with my orange squeezers.
I'm with you. I have some decks that I absolutely love ... so I don't use them. LOL isn't that crazy? They're just paper! I should use them, because I'll probably have a new favorite next year.
I snagged the last 4 red high victorian from target after watching your video, didnt realize those were limited addition. I had one pack i opened and played with those last 4 aren't getting touched lol
very nice video, it will turn out useful for the next cards ill buy! would you mind if i ask you what cards are the one in the thumbnail (and if they actually exist, cause ive never seen anything similar to those)?
BOOM! th-cam.com/video/hHUxCbbFlpY/w-d-xo.html
magicorthodoxy SBAM! THANK YOU!
Great video David!
THANKS !
Hi David. I know this video is old, but I would love to know what those deck boxes are called. I also collect comic books, and I know the whole short box, long box thing. Being in South Africa, there is literally only one store here that brings in those boxes for our comics. I have tried Googling for the card boxes, but I keep getting sleeves (Like for MTG).
here is a link: www.amazon.com/BCW-800-Count-Storage-Standard-Strength/dp/B013XRR6I0/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=collector%27s+card+boxes&qid=1576942261&sr=8-6
My collection would probably fit into 2 or 3 of those long boxes. Where did you get those?
comic book store
Red bikes for the win! Sometimes blue if I get the half/half box from Costco.
Putting those social media links in the about section would make it more helpful.
just switch out the blue cards for red when nobody is looking #costopirate
magicorthodoxy and then some poor soul gets stuck with a whole box of blue. 😂
One time me and a few of my friends were playing card games with the deck I use to perform. My friend grabbed a card and after he ate some Doritos and now that card is permanently stained. It happened like a week ago and I’m still mad every time I see the card.
now I'm mad to!
Cool intro.
thx
That was helpul
GREAT !
Where did you get them cardboard storage boxes?
Here ya go th-cam.com/video/oEDw29NyrUs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you.
Pro tip: 1) carry a little bottle of purell. 2) do your card routine before your coin/money routine , or anything not card related. Money is dirty. Everything you own is dirty.
Everything I own is dirty.
+magicorthodoxy lol XD
Where do you order all of your cards?
BAM! th-cam.com/video/oAKrTIyZqVQ/w-d-xo.html
How long can COVID-19 survive on cards?
i've heard - It may be possible that a person can get a virus by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads
i have really sweaty hands for some reason sand i tend to ruin my cards like that any tips
white gloves
magicorthodoxy haha well said
Is it ok if I put a couple of books on top of my playing cards for a few hours to keep them flat? #begginerquestions
I dont see why not
what is the best way to clean my playing cards
uh .... yikes, Buy new ones? Seriously? Plastic cards are the only ones you can "clean." Paper cards? Wipe them down with dry cotton and leave them all separate (a part) for a few days and see if the oils evaporate. Then, resemble the deck with a dry piece of tissue between each card and press down over night. Hope that helps.
ok thanks
magicorthodoxy is it possible to use like, vacuums cleaners (small ones) to make them a little bit more clean? 🤔
Dishwasher
can i put cards in fridge in summer
uh ... you can do whatever you want
Very informative !Just got a 12 pack of Bicycles for $16 + tax Amazon
Nice !!!
lol. I just boutht a deck of theory11 citizens and have been using them for the past month, every day for multiple hours.
+Sam Payzant kewl
Hey... I Got A Deck Of SOCV2 By NDO And Was Wondering If They Are Plastic Or Paper... They Feel A Lot Like Plastic... How Should We Take Care Of Plastic Cards...?
Thanx... :)
I rarely come across plastic cards, and so far none from the Taiwan Card Printer that Legends and Expert uses.
Oh... Ok...
Is There A Way To Clean A Dirty Deck...?
it's cheaper to get a new deck www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-playing-cards/
Why Pay $20 For A Deck If You Can Clean... =P
Also It's Those Rare Decks I Want To Clean... :)
Thanx For The Link...
whaaat are u serius!! how much decks u got in those boxes xD you are free to send me a few ^^ i don't even have afford to order because the shippings are so expensive... and in finland i think we got like one magic shop...
shipping is expensive for me as well
yes i know! it was just a joke!
i was just wondering how many decks u realy have!
love your content by the way!
keep up the good work!! :)
I lost count after 400
Ville-Vesa Vanhanen go to your local doller general
Hello really liked ur vid i subbed and can you advice me on how to grow a youtube channel with teaching magic tricks?
Well, first of all - you can't teach magic tricks that are not yours. That is unethical. So make sure your content is original. And if you're planning to be a "teacher" then you better be a fantastic magician, (worthy of being a teacher) otherwise nobody will take you seriously. Good luck
"its so microscopic you cant even see it" - David LOOOOOOL I didn't know that . Great vid. Thanks.
wash your hands people !
Am perform with bycicle or phoenix's and when they are old just throw away them in bin and get some new one
Or you can just keep them and do torn and restored card tricks or card fold tricks....
i prefer tally ho cards, same price but im a half flourisher so i always use "cardestry decks" no matter what
Tally Ho is a good one also
Same price when bought individually but I haven't found anywhere where you can get 12 Tally Ho's for ~$20. Cheapest I've seen is $45 on Ellusionist and they're sold out.
30 bucks on theory11 and cheaper on ebay for bricks
Bicycle decks shouldn't cost more than $4 with tax. Tally-Ho decks are about $6. If they're charging $6 for 808 standard tuck bicycle cards they're getting over on people.
+Doz One $6 for a tally? That's a lot man... $4, sometimes even less!
Ok so just to get this straight, they are cards and made of paper?
Nice idea I keep them in the freezer
serious?
Him talking about every trick it breaks down
Me that has no talent and just collects them for fun: :/
I also collect cards for fun !!!
There's not really any good cheap cards I can practice with that are available everywhere, I'm in the UK!
blimey
+magicorthodoxy I could order two decks off of amazon for £3.50 but I wouldn't really count them as available and easy to get
learn all the brands that USPCC makes then be on the lookout for those lesser known brands in 99p stores.
+Doz One will do
I bought a step of cards from Cosco online for like 20 quid, I think they are 2nds though, however if your using up cards all the time they are fine
.75 speed seems most natural.
Emm,if I live in a all day hot place,can I store my cards in the fridge?
yuck no
I just clicked on this to find out what deck is used in the thumbnail.
???
that moment when magicorthodoxy replies to every comment
not going to happen
Donee
uh you know this wasn't one of the reviews to 'like' for the contest, right?
In this video you sound like you're talking about why doing drugs is bad.
like ur about to cry lmao
ok