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« on: November 13, 2011, 04:58:43 AM »
What sparked your interest in cards?
My dad and I used to play card games since when I was about 3. Every once in a while, he would pull off a simple card trick, and it amazed me. This stopped for a number of years, then about six months we started playing again, and again with the simple magic tricks. However, now I was determined to figure out how he did what he did, and maybe even do some magic on my own. From there, I went on to youtube, and eventually found Ellusionist. Since then, my horizons have spread to flourishing, and even a little collecting. Collecting especially fascinates me, as I had no idea how many different brands and styles of cards there were.
Are you a magician, cardist, collector, or other?
I started off as doing magic purely as a hobby, but now I've started to do other stuff too. I love the reactions I get when I perform for my friends and family, and my focus on cardistry has has allowed me to be far less stressed out. (You'd be surprised how doing a few simple cuts can really calm you down.)
Why do you do what you do?
I love everything about it - the awe, amazement and wonder from magic, and the pleasure of finally being able to do something makes it worthwhile. Also, the more I see the community and their opinions, the more it makes me even happier!
How long have you been into cards?
Been playing card games for 13 years, but only just gotten into magic and the rest in the last 2-3 months.