So I know with Christmas coming up and all, many of you must be looking at cards and magic supplies. I thought it would be good to start a thread on what magicians should definitely have. Some things I know of are Porper clips, close-up magic mats, and of course, CARDS!!! I want to know what you guys think I should put on my amazon wishlist. Specifications and links would be awesome! I want to know what the magician's essentials should be and what would make a magician look good (besides a black cape).

Hi guys! I read the previous thread about card clips and it made me want to get my own. The only problem is, I want one that won't damage my box and that will fit all decks. I want to know which card clip you guys think is the best. I was thinking about just going for the black Joe Porper clip on Amazon. If any of you know of a better clip, tell me about it and maybe post a link? Thanks guys! Also, when I get a new deck, I always remove the seal instead of just breaking it. It's just that the bicycle deck seals all usually say the same thing and they aren't very important to me. Of course, if the seal is cool or special, I'll probably leave it on. I just feel like the seal gets in my way and lowers the elegence of the card box. So, to leave on, or not to leave on?

I would probably be bored much more than usual. I love reading, but I can't always find a great book. I like videogames, but sometimes I get stuck and need to stop playing. I like being on my computer, but people aren't always on to chat. Homework... that's just out of the question. If I didn't have cards, then there would probably be a huge, gaping space in my soul that I wouldn't know about.

i was wondering what the actual use of a card reveal is. I can sort of come up with maybe one or two things you can do with them, but I imagine that the effect on the spectator wares off really quickly and you can only use it a fairly small amount of times. Are they just cool, or do they serve some sort of special purpose I've overlooked?

I'd have to say that the worst USPCC deck I've ever had was, unfortunately, my Bicycle Guardians deck. I love the design, the idea, and the look, but mine didn't have that glide effect for very long. They started clumping a week after I got them, even though I had barely been handling them and always cleaned up before using them. It disappointed me because I had read great reviews for this deck and I had high expectations for it. Also, mine had that curve thing going on, so I could never fan them or spread them well. Really disappointing.