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The Conversation Parlor / [VIDEO] What to get your special Queen of Hearts for Valentine's Day this year.
« on: February 11, 2015, 08:52:53 PM »
Still undecided on what to get the love of your life this Feb 14th? Grab some of your best decks, a sharp needle and some thin thread, & get to sewing!

Create a dress made of playing cards for her - PART 1


Create a dress made of playing cards for her - PART 2


Look how happy your special Queen of Hearts will be when you make her this type of dress!



*Bees were definitely harmed during the filming of these videos!

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The Pasteboard Bazaar - Sales, Trades & In Search Of (STISO) / [SALE] Your inexpensive way to get into the vintage card collecting...
« on: January 27, 2015, 04:39:36 PM »
I keep hearing people mention that they are scared to venture into vintage & antique card collecting because it's too foreign. When I first started, I said the same thing. However, with time & a little bit of guidance, I picked up a few tips and bits of information that have helped me. Though, to this day, I'm still learning.

Nonetheless, the most important thing I've come to understand is that there are plenty of decks worth collecting, well within most everyone's price range Click here for an example.

Take for instance...

The cost of owing an original 1890's Russell & Morgan Co. Texan #45 Deck is not cheap.

However thirty years ago, Philip Morris (Marlboro) produced a beautiful reproduction set of playing cards that included two wax paper wrapped decks of Texan #45 cards plus a booklet on the game of Poker packaged in a gold foiled imitation leather slipcase. The best part is that these are relatively easy to find, inexpensive to purchase, and should be in your collection.


Gold Foiled Imitation Leather Slipcase - Sweet!

These Texan #45 poker cards carry the Lone Star design (from the late 1890's), still the best known symbol of Texas.

Set comes with both Red & Blue

Raise your hands if you love small pips! I do! The old school Russell & Morgan Co. pips and courts are stellar!


NOTE: I know there are people out there in collectorville who shy away from purchasing cards produced by alcohol or tobacco companies, and I respect that. Though this 2-deck set has an exceptionally small amount of 'vice-like' branding. I believe Marlboro was focused on making great reproductions that day, rather than selling cigarettes.

This past week, I received twenty two (22) sets in AS ISSUED condition, just like the day they left the United States Playing Card Co.'s Cincinnati manufacturing plant.



Cease the moment and get your feet wet in regards to vintage cards. Buy this thirty year old, brand new cellophane'd two-deck Texan #45 playing cards for only $15.95 per set (plus shipping). First come, first served. Once I run out, I have no more.

Pick up your Texan #45 2-deck set of playing cards today!
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#Sorry, no trades.

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Playing Card Plethora / 2nd Issue of CARD CULTURE now available for all 52 Plus Joker Members
« on: January 15, 2015, 06:20:06 PM »
Hola fellow card enthusiasts,

The second edition of CARD CULTURE is now available to download for 52 Plus Joker members. Take a moment to log into the club's website, and a direct link to CARD CULTURE will be right there waiting for you.

Screen captures of this month's CARD CULTURE


Working in tandem with our printed quarterly Clear The Decks, CARD CULTURE helps you celebrate and indulge in your playing card passions even more!

Go grab your copy today. If you're not a member of the 52 Plus Joker, think about joining our society now. CARD CULTURE and many other playing card amenities await you.

Enjoy!

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Weird Al Magic - The Mysterious Floating Orb
« on: December 18, 2014, 05:51:45 PM »
The Mysterious Floating Orb


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Thanks to Justin Willman for showing me this stupid trick. - Weird Al

 :D

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Playing Card Plethora / Inaugural edition of CARD CULTURE for all 52 Plus Joker Members
« on: December 16, 2014, 09:55:18 AM »
Ladies and gentlemen,

I'd like to announce that the inaugural edition of CARD CULTURE (the brand new 52 Plus Joker monthly digital magazine) is now available to download for members. Take a moment to log into the 52 Plus Joker site, and a direct link to CARD CULTURE will be right there waiting for you.

Screen captures of this month's CARD CULTURE


Working in tandem with our printed quarterly Clear The Decks, CARD CULTURE helps you celebrate and indulge in your playing card passions even more!

This issue we hear from people such as:
  • Randy Butterfiled
  • Paul Carpenter
  • Lance Miller
  • Thomas Dawson
  • Don Boyer
  • Mike Ratledge
  • USPC
  • Steve Bowling
  • me
and the list goes on...

Go grab your copy today. If you're not a member of the 52 Plus Joker, think about joining our society now. CARD CULTURE and many other playing card amenities await you.

Enjoy!

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The Pasteboard Bazaar - Sales, Trades & In Search Of (STISO) / [FOR SALE] Angel Ascals -- Own these wonderful Japanese-made casino decks
« on: December 10, 2014, 11:50:13 AM »
If you already own some Angel: Ascals, then you'll know how great they handle. If you don't own any of these uncancelled beauties -- here's your opportunity.

While on a trip to Asia a while ago, I was able to get my hands on a stash of these hard-to-find cards. Want some?

Are you still sitting on the fence? I have a special limited time offer for Playing Card Forum members. These decks are normally $9.95 each, but order the 4-deck combo through this page, and save almost 30%. It's my way of saying Happy Holidays.

PURCHASE THE ANGEL: ASCAL 4-DECK DEAL HERE

These Angel: Ascals are 100% original & uncanceled. NOT facsimiles. First come - first serve.

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Quote from: Don Boyer on February 08, 2013, 11:31:17 PM
I have to get some of these, finally. I skipped last time they were offered. Angel Playing Cards from Japan are a great brand, and these are pretty much the top-of-the-line model they make.



Grab some Angel: Ascals for yourself today to add to your collection, or spend quality time with them practicing your sleight of hand / flourishing. Purchase them here, or PM me if you want to know about the discount when purchasing more than a dozen.

I'll even mix a brick for you ... please just ask.

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FACT SHEET INFO:

NAME:                                        Ascals
DISTRIBUTED BY:                      Pacific Cruise Line Casino
MANUFACTURED BY:                Angel Playing Card Co. LTD
MANUFACTURED IN:                 Osaka, Japan
SIZE:                                           Poker (2½in × 3½in)
PRINTING PRESS USED:           Webpress
YEAR PRINTED:                         Early 2000s
ARTIST:                                      Pacific Cruise Line Casino logo
NUMBER OF CARDS IN DECK:  52
JOKER(S):                                   None
ADVERTISING CARD(S):            None
FINISH:                                        Fine silky emboss / plastic coated
STOCK INFORMATION:              Angel Casino Grade Stock
CELLOPHANE:                           No cellophane
TEAR BAND (SECURITY):          None
BACK DESIGN:                           Borderless dot pattern with Pacific Cruise Line Casino logo symmetrically placed on top and bottom. (Red or Blue)
TAX STAMP/ CLOSURE SEAL:    VOID Seal (Metallic) which dons the Angel A logo. When broken, the word VOID appears.
TYPE OF COURT STANDARD:    Angel Standard (closely based on the American Court Standard)
ACE OF SPADES:                       Angel's typical Casino Club Ace of Spades which pictures thirteen stars and a half-dozen angels flying around the spade.

OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST:   With spring-like premium casino stock and an Air Cushion-esque finish, these durable cards are built to withstand the constant use of gambling patrons manhandling them.

A clear favorite among Asian gaming circles, Angel Playing Card Company prints the majority of cards for Pacific Rim casinos and Cruise Lines (found in Macau, Korea, Australia, Philippines, New Zealand, Malaysia, and many other places).

*Sorry, no trades.

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Playing Card Plethora / [Questionnaire] Playing Card Forum needs your help...
« on: November 06, 2014, 11:53:39 AM »
Please take a few minutes to tell us your thoughts about the Playing Card Forum. We want to make things better, and we need your help. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this form.


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Playing Card Plethora / Can anyone tell me about these stamps?
« on: September 07, 2014, 12:29:26 PM »
Hey everyone,

A few weeks ago, I picked up two decks that had this seal (see below). I'd never see it before, and couldn't find any information about it. Have you seen it before?

Photo 1


Photo 2


While the deck pictured has no cello, the other one does. We can deduce from the seal being under the cello, that it was applied at the factory. If anyone could shed some light on this seal, that would be great.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Asher

ps. My best guess is that these seals were from some special event held at USPC, but I could be wrong!

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Playing Card Plethora / Sept. 4th, 2014 @8:30pm (EDT) - Authentic JNuggs for sale
« on: September 03, 2014, 10:39:21 AM »
For those interested, be ready to purchase authentic JNuggs (starting at $50) on Sept. 4th, 2014 @ 8:30pm (EDT)

Only Fifty (50) Jerry's Nugget decks will be for sale on LeeAsher.Net. All decks sold this year are in As Issued condition with cello & unbroken stamps, as if they just left Jerry's Nugget Casino gift shop.



Don't wait, don't hesitate, don't even blink or you'll regret it. Click here to read more how much these vintage decks will cost per deck.

If you miss your opportunity to purchase a deck of authentic Jerry's Nugget Playing Cards on the 4th of September 2014 @ 8:30PM (EDT), then you'll have to wait until next year for another chance.

Good luck to everyone who participates tomorrow.

Cheers,
Lee Asher

ps. Let me know if you have any questions.

pps. #JerrysNuggetPlayingCards Twitter games start tomorrow morning, in celebration of tomorrow's JNugg sale. Follow @LeeAsherMagic to participate.

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Origins Gaff Card
« on: April 24, 2014, 10:17:06 AM »
Hey everybody,

For those of you who funded or purchased Origins cards recently know that they come with a special gaff card. With a little creative thinking, you should be able to discover some very interesting ways to use it.

Imagine taking the King of Spades and making it vanish from the deck, only to have it magically travel across the room, through a stack of cards into the Origins tuckbox.

Sound cool? Want to learn it?

Take a moment & download the Origins Gaff Instructions PDF for free - right now.

Enjoy!

*Special thanks to Don Boyer, Kip Pascal, and Rick Davidson.

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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / MOVED: Introducing Watson7
« on: February 17, 2014, 02:36:51 PM »
This topic has been moved to Introduce Yourself.

http://www.playingcardforum.com/index.php?topic=6116.0

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Playing Card Plethora / Playing Card Collectors Meeting - Toronto - Sunday March 2nd, 2014 at 2pm
« on: February 13, 2014, 10:27:20 AM »
Calling all playing card collectors within a 200 kilometer radius of Toronto & the GTA!

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WHO: Anyone with interest in collecting playing cards
WHAT: Playing Card Collector's Meeting
WHERE: Browser's Den of Magic - 3220 Dufferin St. #19, Toronto, ON M6A 2T3
WHEN: Sunday March 2nd, 2014 - start time: 2pm-5PM
HOW MUCH: FREE NO CHARGE
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With the help of 52 Plus Joker (American Playing Card Collector's Club), The Browser's Den proudly offers you the opportunity to spend an entire afternoon with World renowned Playing Card Experts and authors of the Hochman Encyclopedia of Playing Cards - Mr. Tom & Judy Dawson.

Attend this free meeting and receive expert tips on caring for your collection, as well as learn methods to keep your cards in top-notch condition. Plus see decks of cards you've only read about in the history books. Get your questions answered from some of the most prestigious card experts on the planet. Their arsenal of knowledge will leave you wanting more. On hand during the meeting, both Tom and Judy Dawson and other experts will help you become a smarter collector.

Bring items from your collection to have examined, appraised, traded, and/or sold. Celebrate with everyone else in Toronto who shares the same love for playing cards as you do.

Space is limited. Mark Sunday March 2nd, 2014 in your calendar. See you there, and BRING CARDS!

For more information, please visit the official Toronto Playing Card Meeting page on The Browser's Den website.

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ATTENTION: Meeting held at the Browser's Den of Magic located at 3220 Dufferin St. Lucky #19, Toronto, ON M6A 2T3.
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*Pictured: Jack of Diamonds (De La Rue)

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Feedback + Support / Updates and Changes happening right now...
« on: February 06, 2014, 04:17:13 PM »
ATTENTION: We are moving from Aethercards.com to PlayingCardForums.com. Updates and changes happening in the back-end right now (Thursday 4:15pm EST). If you see anything wonky, or something broken, please report it here.

Thanks for your patience! That is all...

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Playing Card Plethora / Goldfinger was into 727s?
« on: February 02, 2014, 09:50:06 PM »
Did you know that during the game of gin at the Fontainebleau Hotel poolside, Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) and his opponent play with a deck of red Aristocrat 727 Banknote playing cards?

Read more here. Seems someone over at BondLifestyle must like playing cards.


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The Pasteboard Bazaar - Sales, Trades & In Search Of (STISO) / [FOR SALE] Shifters - a great modern deck you might not have heard of!
« on: January 23, 2014, 11:22:56 AM »
Do you own a pack of Shifters by magician Theron Schaub? If yes, enjoy them! If you don't own some, here's your opportunity...

Quote from: Kevin Reylek on June 27, 2012, 03:22:25 PM
This is a poker-sized USPC deck. Theron Schaub, the creator of the deck, had them at Magic-Con this year. He is also one of the guys behind the Erdnase "notebook", which was a recreation of the 1st edition EATCT that had only the illustrations, but no text.

The cards themselves are quite nice. Surprised word hadn't gotten out about them a little more before now.

After a quick search on the forum for these playing cards, very little came up other than Mr. Reylek's quote above.

To make a long story short, Theron is an old friend, and I was able to get my hands on several bricks of Shifters. Want some? I'm offering them to you first, here on the Discourse, before they are sold through my various channels.

If you're sitting on the fence, I have a special limited time offer for Discourse members which you'll find listed at the bottom of this post.  BTW, these are the inaugural editions (Blue). First come, first serve. [images directly beneath FACT SHEET]


FACT SHEET INFO:

NAME:                                    Shifters
DISTRIBUTED BY:                 Theron Schaub / Twisted Tricks (California, USA)
MANUFACTURED BY:            United States Playing Card Company
MANUFACTURED IN:             Erlanger, Kentucky USA
SIZE:                                       Poker (2½in × 3½in)
PRINTING PRESS USED:     Sheetfed / Q1
YEAR PRINTED:                    2012
ARTIST:                                  Curt Shoultz / Tiffany Harvey
NUMBER OF CARDS IN DECK:   56
JOKER(S):             Two similar Jokers both containing a Jester springing a pack of cards from hand to hand, over his head
ADVERTISING CARD(S):    Two cards A) Shifters Ambigram card & B) Ambigram of the letter S in the same font as Shifters
FINISH:                                 Magic Finish (1821)
STOCK INFORMATION:            Bicycle (High Grade)
CELLOPHANE:                         Single Cello wrap around the tuckbox
TEAR BAND (SECURITY):            Clear
TAX STAMP/ CLOSURE SEAL:     U.S. Playing Card Company Sticker (Black)
TYPE OF COURT STANDARD:     USPC American Standard
ACE OF SPADES:                       Custom Ace of Spades which boasts a tastefully understated fine filigree of swirls & spirals

OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST:     The Shifters ambigram logo is a calligraphic design that incorporates two different readings into the selfsame set of curves. It reads SHIFTERS no matter which way the card is turned.

Supposedly, the 2nd editions will be a rich chocolate brown color.


Grab some Shifters for yourself today to add to your collection, or spend quality time with them practicing your sleight of hand / cardistry. Purchase them here, or PM me if you want to know about the discount when purchasing more than a dozen.

Special Limited Time Offer: Order (3) three or more packs of Shifters, and I'll throw in an uncanceled Bee casino blackjack deck as a way of saying thank you.






*Sorry, no trades.

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Ever heard of Luxor Gali Gali - The Egyptian Magician?
« on: January 14, 2014, 12:29:14 PM »
The Internet helps me connect with others who share similar interests. These associations force the examination of my own thoughts and feelings and I learn more about myself because of them. This kind of introspection allows my soul to make truthful decisions that guide my life. Recently, something serendipitous and unexpected happened and I'd like to share my story with you

Have you ever heard of Luxor Gali Gali, the Egyptian Magician?



Luxor Gali Gali (1902 - 1984) was known for his cups and balls finale producing several live baby chicks. But this article is not really about the famed Egyptian magician or his magical poultry. Rather, it's about a daughter's passionate journey to find her long-lost father, with the help of a stranger.

Sound interesting?

Take a moment to read my exciting tale. Once you're finished, post your thoughts.

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The Conversation Parlor / Paper Art
« on: January 14, 2014, 10:26:58 AM »
Check out Chinese artist Li Hongbo as he plays with the appearance and connotations of paper.


Click the image to watch this awesome 13 min. video.

In the above video, Mr. Hongbo shows us step by step, his magical journey in the art of paper making.

Wonder if this could be done with a huge stack of playing cards?

Enjoy...



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A Cellar of Fine Vintages / 10¢ Alabama Tax Stamp on Playing Cards
« on: January 05, 2014, 01:44:41 PM »
I want to preface by saying that I'm not from Alabama, so I've never had access to these kinds of tax stamps. For some folks living around that area though, this might be common-place.

I've always read about these kinds of state tax stamps but never owned a deck with one. However, after this last trip to my father's house in Florida, while rummaging through his magic collection,  I found one!

1972 10¢ Alabama Tax Stamp on the cellophane of a Bee Deck


Can anyone informed, or from 'bama confirm if these tax stamps (or a form of) are still being used today?

Lee Asher

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The Pasteboard Bazaar - Sales, Trades & In Search Of (STISO) / [ISO] Bohemia Playing Cards
« on: January 03, 2014, 07:05:46 PM »
I'm looking to acquire a few sets of those beautiful Bohemia Playing cards. I'd prefer to trade for them. If it helps, I'm located in Toronto, Canada.

PM me, and let's get a conversation started.

Lee Asher

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The Source - Card Collecting 101 / United States Playing Card Company Face Styles
« on: January 03, 2014, 08:59:38 AM »
Today we live in a world where knowledge & information are at our finger tips like never before.  Technology has made it so that anybody with an interest and a connection can receive a world class playing card education.

Below you'll find an official list of the current face styles USPC uses. Look carefully, and you'll notice that each one is slightly different.

Standard Index


Standard Index Tech-Art (TA2)


Standard Index Tech-Art (RTW)


Jumbo Index


Enhanced Image (EIRB)


Enchanced Image Tech-Art (EITB)


Enchanced Image "No Peak 21" (EIDB)


Jumbo Index Tech-Art (PR0027)


For future reference, when discussing USPC faces (non-custom), try to use the proper termonology. As an example, I cringe when someone mentions over-sized indices. As you can see from the official list above, it's technically referred to as Jumbo Index or Enhanced Image.

Now you know... and knowing is half the battle. (I just showed my age!)

Lee Asher

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The Pasteboard Bazaar - Sales, Trades & In Search Of (STISO) / [TRADE] Tally Ho 1972 USPC - A. Dougherty Pinochle Deck #43 (Circle back) Red
« on: January 01, 2014, 08:31:51 PM »
Finally! I built up over 25 posts to be here, so I'm going to try this out.

TRADE: I would like to trade this sweet 1972 USPC A. Dougherty Pinochle Deck for something decent of yours.

Several images for your viewing pleasure:




Basic Info about this deck:
MANUFACTURER: United States Playing Card Company
YEAR PRINTED: 1972 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
TYPE: Pinochle
# OF CARDS: 48 cards
BACK DESIGN: Circle Back - Andrew Dougherty
COURT STANDARD: USPC Standard Index
CONDITION: Grade- Excellent. Deck has been played with, but all cards are present. The tuck box is in perfect shape, and the lower half of the original cellophane is still attached (wrinkle free). Overall, pretty decent for a 42 year old pack of playing cards.

OTHER NOTES: Do not confuse this deck with the same one BadPete69 is displaying here. While they have similar features, his is much older, and worth a lot more.

OTHER TERMS: This deck will ship from Canada. I will pay to ship it to you, and you will pay to ship yours to me.

Because this is my first trade, and I'm trying to get a fundamental understanding for how all of this works, I'm willing to trade this 1972 deck for just about anything within reason. I will take any sealed custom deck USPC has made within the last 10 years.

PM me if you have questions or want more info. Let the trading begin!

Lee Asher

ps. I hear your first trade is the luckiest trade!

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Playing Card Plethora / Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« on: December 20, 2013, 10:38:34 AM »
A friend from France just sent me a video that will surely create debate. He promises this is not a joke, and swears it actually works. I have not tried this method, but if you're thinking about it, I suggest you proceed with caution. Make your own judgement call.

Watch Fred Villemin clean his 1965 Sahara Tahoe playing cards with a ripe banana!


Fred Villemin using the little-known 'Banana Method' - click image or here to watch video.
 
Quote me ... "I need to examine what's happening to the paper (under a microscope) before I start rubbing any fruit on my Nuggets!"

Would you try this?

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Your magic education continues today...
« on: December 19, 2013, 10:57:40 AM »
Those of you who are on my mailing list, you'll already know about this. For those who are not, I've decided that it's my job to leave quality breadcrumbs for future generations of magicians. But more specifically, as the center for quality magic information on the web, to try and guide you in the best possible direction in order for you to grow as an individual artist.

The time has come to connect ideas, and take it to a new level. Enter the MAGIC VIDEO BLOG.

My intentions are to inspire you with amazing vintage magic clips. I've personally hand-picked, tagged, and blogged most every outstanding video for you to watch.

How do I improve my own magic? I hear this question all the time.

Exposing you to high quality magic, from amazing magicians, only increases the chances of that happening. It also helps educate you about magic's rich past. In turn the art of magic advances, and ultimately, that's want I want!

Sifting through thousands of magic videos, choosing the purest performances and consolidating them in one location has been a hefty project and a lofty goal to be sure. Nonetheless, you are worth ALL of the effort.

Here's an opportunity to discover some of the greatest magicians filmed. Your magic education continues today. Visit the Magic Video Blog right now, and start learning from the legends of our industry.

I hope you love these vintage clips as much as I do.

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