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However, I don't think hand size has much impact as others have said. I also where shoes 3 sizes larger than normal. In some countries bridge is more common. I prefer bridge because they make my hands look huge. Hey you; yes you, over there. If you're talking Bicycle gaffes, most of the commonest ones DBs, DF,s blanks etc are available in bridge size too, but many of the more specialist ones come only in poker size. Glenn Morphew Elite user Chicago Posts. Does it really just depend on your hand size? Regardless of what size you use, you'll probably have to make some adjustments if you switch. No-one over here uses poker size for general play unless they've been on holiday to Vegas. The size of the cards has been the least of my worries! I think it's really up to what your prefer. No problem, Steven, his reasoning was this: If the budding cardician learns his trade with the larger cards, it will be much easier for him to adapt to a smaller deck when handed one in the field than it would be to learn with a smaller deck and adjust to a larger deck in the field. Here's the bottom line: the only situations in which I've had people be concerned with the size or color or brand or whatever of the cards is when I perform for other magicians. Now, granted, adjustments would have to be made either way, but I don't see how anyone can argue that its just as easy to go from small to large- it isn't. The rest of the populace could care less. Steven Youell V. The problem with many of these decks: filthy brown edges, bent up cards, and cards so sticky that they could not be spread properly. No one else cares. Magic-Daniel Inner circle Denmark Posts. Fact: It's not that simple. Unless of course you can explain his precise reasoning That's probably right, but the budding magician would be preparing for a situation that just doesn't happen very often. Since then I've used Poker size, and nobody has noticed the difference at all. In informal situations, I've had people ask me to use their decks. Posted: Apr 21, am. They are the easiest to find, most familiar with layman, and most gaffs are made in poker size. On some occasions, I've asked a host or hostess to purchase a deck of cards and bring it unopened to the show. Full disclosure: I'm currently using Stud cards from Walgreens. I've used both bridge and poker sized cards at different times. If after your show, people are talking about the size of your deck, you're doing something wrong! The audience doesn't care. Bicycle riders, Bees, Tallys, Waddington's No1, company logos or the Houses of Parliament - it's just a pack of cards to most people. Posted: Apr 17, am. Use what you prefer. I had no idea American cards were bigger until I started this magic lark. I agree with Steve. Quit giggling; that's not polite. When girls see my huge hands and feet Sadly, they are disappointed later on. I think a lay person doesn't care what size you use. The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. They are the easiest to find, most familiar with layman A screed for scams, sorcery, and other shenanigans Prior thoughts on the subject can be found here. I believed him. Quote: On , M Sini wrote: Poker. That's a different matter. On a related topic, boxers or briefs?

Posted: Apr 16, pm. When I'm with other magicians, I encounter poker sized decks most of the time. M Sini Inner circle Posts. Quote: Onmagicfish wrote: Derek Dingle said Poker sized. All Rights Reserved. Posted: Apr 20, pm. For the first audience, I used poker cards. SEY P.

Bluesman Special user Florida Posts. For the second audience, I used bridge cards. I performed the same trick for two different audiences. This page was created in 0.

I only use them because it's easier to get gaffs etc. Believing New user 85 Posts. Visit www. Work with both so you don't limit yourself, even if it's just in your practice sessions. In the context of performing my show, I've never, EVER had someone present me with a deck of cards and ask me to use their pack. I use poker size Bicycle cards myself even though my hands are on the small side and its not very often someone questions what cards I'm using and when they do its usually about the brand not the size. What is the perfered size deck? Don't worry about it! Depends where you are in the world. Posted: Apr 18, pm. Statement: Laymen are more familiar with Poker size than Bridge size. As Jamie said above, in the UK bridge size is way more usual but no one gives a stuff. I just did a scientific experiment. When it's a gathering of non-magicians, some decks have been poker sized and some have been bridge sized. Again, other magicians care whether you can use poker sized cards. Likewise back designs. Nothing personal, but this is a huge fallacy-- appeal to authority. Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have Posts. He was absolutely correct. Quote: On , magicfish wrote: If the budding cardician learns his trade with the larger cards, it will be much easier for him to adapt to a smaller deck when handed one in the field than it would be to learn with a smaller deck and adjust to a larger deck in the field. If you're referring to what is most popular with magicians, then the answer would be Poker sized cards-- but I have a sneaking suspicion that this is the result of some sacred cows that need to be slaughtered. Bridge or Poker? I've performed for the public for many years, including a ten year stint as the house magician at a dinner theater. Posted: Apr 19, pm. Posted: Apr 20, am. Statement: Hand size doesn't matter. I'm from the uk too and as already said its not very often that I come across a lay person that uses poker size cards. JamieUK Regular user Posts. Caveat: it may be different in other countries. I think there are only two factors that should be involved in the decision: Personal preference and hand size. John's, Canada Posts. Twitter: rosswelford www. I am not sure what you mean by "preferred size". Fact: Hand size DOES matter with some sleights, but in almost all cases, it does not preclude you from doing them. Quote: On , aa9gg wrote: What is the perfered size deck?