I do actually have a deck of the mechanic cards.

You're right though, I bought them because I'm as mechanic but also because they're marked. Mine are the 1st version so they're not marked for suit I think.

Hello,

My name is Rob and, as you can probably tell from the title, I'm from Australia. Sydney to be a little more exact.

I've only been playing with cards for a relatively brief time, about 6 months.

I got into card because I used to be an automotive technician but got off the tools about 5 years ago to become a trainer. I found that after almost 20 years of continually having tools in my hand it was habit to always have something in my hand. This became my phone. About 6-7 months ago I saw a video of someone doing cardistry and got the idea to try and put my phone down and pick up cards. I've since developed a small addiction to playing cards, cardistry and card magic. I'm not very good at it but I only do it for myself, and to keep my hands busy. Some of the things kids do with cards is crazy. I'll likely never reach those heights.

I found this forum by listening to the discourse in magic podcast with Lee Asher on it.

Anyway, that's me. I'll be honest and say that I doubt I will post a lot, but I will read a lot.