What do playing cards mean to you? That’s what I’ve been thinking in-depth about in the last few days. I’ve been asking myself, Why do I collect them? Why do I carry a deck of cards with me at all times? When seeing a new deck of playing cards, why do I critique every aspect, like it’s an art piece in a gallery?
I have came to a conclusion that I have no idea lol! I have always been drawn to playing cards. To me It’s natural to have them on me all the time. Most people leave their house with keys and a bag, myself, I leave the house with keys, phone but a MUST a deck of cards, different pack each time.
I leave a deck of cards in different places around the house so when having moments during the day or first thing in the morning it helps me focus. Nothing too intense, just a very basic shuffle then cut the deck of cards to see if I’ve stopped at the same card. After a few minutes, everything is all good and I continue my day/task. Playing cards are my comfort blanket!
Even when I was younger buying new cards every week, doing card tricks and magic was always my thing! Looking back having a deck of cards in my hands and getting a different and unique pack was more important to me. Playing cards came first to magic, they were more important to me then the card tricks.
I remember watching Penn and Teller for the first time and seeing the bicycle standard blue and red deck of cards being used and thinking wow, that’s what I need. When I went online I couldn’t believe my eyes. All the amazing designs eg; red and blue standard edition, bicycle tragic royal playing cards, black and white ghost by illusionist & arcane cards by illusionist. Then I came to the deck that really open my eyes to the assortments of designs, styles and different textures - De’vo Blades!
While reminiscing about all these memories, I have learnt the deck of cards have gotten me through some bad times and yet they’re just 52 thin cards inside a cardboard box, with colour pictures. But the passion I have for the object is enormous and its only growing with each year.
I have lost many decks but my bond with playing cards has never been stronger!
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