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Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« on: December 20, 2013, 10:38:34 AM »
 

Lee Asher

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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?
« Last Edit: December 21, 2013, 01:15:15 PM by Lee Asher »
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2013, 11:09:29 AM »
 

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The quote...ROFL!!!!!
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2013, 11:14:12 AM »
 

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What's those annoying scrolling word in the video  hehehehe
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2013, 11:17:16 AM »
 

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The banana would have the right skin resistance to clean an old deck of cards.  But the oils that it leaves would probably increase the amount of dirt build-up during use.  Not on a decent deck, thank you.  And the smell....  Not one of my favorites.  Can you imagine performing with banana smelling cards??   I don't think so.  What's next, a grapefruit?  Yeah, put a nice round grapefruit on a rotating spindle and simply pass it over your dirty cards.  The rotating grapefruit will do all of the mechanical cleaning.  And with a fresh citrus scent.  I think I have something there ! ! ! !
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2013, 11:26:30 AM »
 

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I don't think I would try this. Then again, I don't own any vintage decks and take extremely good care of any deck I use.
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2013, 11:30:40 AM »
 

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Coming to D&D, The Buck's Cleaning Bananas, only $99.99!  Or take advantage of the bulk savings, get 6 cleaning bananas for $594.99!!

That's an unfair shot, I adore D&D's cards.
« Last Edit: December 20, 2013, 12:07:15 PM by HandSkillz »
Starting to get better...have to stay dedicated...can't lose any more cards in the middle of a trick.  Literally, completely lost a card.
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2013, 11:57:55 AM »
 

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What's next?  Toothbrushes, steel wool and used motor oil?

I'd only attempt it on a deck that was just barely this side of the trash can.

Actually, D&D's banana will be made by Joe Porper and have all-natural lizard skin and mahogany panels.

"And it can core a apple!"
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2013, 12:07:17 PM »
 

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Have the special cleaning bananas been added to T11's prize wheel yet? I'm not spinnin' until they're there...
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2013, 12:08:40 PM »
 

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What's next?  Toothbrushes, steel wool and used motor oil?

I'd only attempt it on a deck that was just barely this side of the trash can.

Actually, D&D's banana will be made by Joe Porper and have all-natural lizard skin and mahogany panels.

"And it can core a apple!"
Have the special cleaning bananas been added to T11's prize wheel yet? I'm not spinnin' until they're there...

+1's all around for well deserved D&D potshots.  These are really "reputation" worthy.
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2013, 12:13:16 PM »
 

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Someone needs to find the thread here where we coated cards in fanning "butter" ;)
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2013, 01:14:43 PM »
 

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Reminds me of bone rubbing a baseball bat. Not sure about the banana cleaning the cards white but it might smooth the finish of an older card for better glide. I'll have to try that.
« Last Edit: December 20, 2013, 01:16:21 PM by !An0nym0u5 »
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2013, 02:40:17 PM »
 

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Coming to D&D, The Buck's Cleaning Bananas, only $99.99!  Or take advantage of the bulk savings, get 6 cleaning bananas for $594.99!!

That's an unfair shot, I adore D&D's cards.

That's why it's not D&D, it's D$D  ;)

And these are potshots they've deserved with all of their "luxury" products. Their cards are fine, their business methods - not so much (IMO).
- Tom
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2013, 02:55:23 PM »
 

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Wow! I needed a laugh.  Thanks.  I think it's amazing all the different business techniques that get used to sell cards.  Sooner or later if you deviate from the path people will see through you.   Ever done this I have:
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2013, 05:59:04 PM »
 

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Have the special cleaning bananas been added to T11's prize wheel yet? I'm not spinnin' until they're there...

Nah dude, they'll be in the archive for sure. 4000 points each hahaha  ;)
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2013, 06:10:19 PM »
 

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Coming to D&D, The Buck's Cleaning Bananas, only $99.99!  Or take advantage of the bulk savings, get 6 cleaning bananas for $594.99!!

That's an unfair shot, I adore D&D's cards.

That's why it's not D&D, it's D$D  ;)

And these are potshots they've deserved with all of their "luxury" products. Their cards are fine, their business methods - not so much (IMO).

And some would even argue about the cards!

But, all things being equal, they have a book selection that I have yet to see matched online for magic and cardistry instruction.  If only people still read books...
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2013, 06:13:54 PM »
 

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Someone needs to find the thread here where we coated cards in fanning "butter" ;)

Butter...

http://aethercards.com/discourse/the-lol-a-query-um/fanning-butter/

Soap...

http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/soaping-a-deck/

Bananas...


Be right back. I'm experimenting with "Fanning Lube". These cards will be gliding like air in no time!
« Last Edit: December 20, 2013, 06:14:27 PM by MrMollusk »
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2013, 06:29:22 PM »
 

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Someone needs to find the thread here where we coated cards in fanning "butter" ;)

Butter...

http://aethercards.com/discourse/the-lol-a-query-um/fanning-butter/

Soap...

http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/soaping-a-deck/

Bananas...


Be right back. I'm experimenting with "Fanning Lube". These cards will be gliding like air in no time!

Hey, don't knock the soap - it works!

I am not shaking your hand until you clean off that "fanning lube" with some bleach...
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2013, 07:05:23 PM »
 

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Someone needs to find the thread here where we coated cards in fanning "butter" ;)

Butter...

http://aethercards.com/discourse/the-lol-a-query-um/fanning-butter/

Soap...

http://aethercards.com/discourse/playing-card-plethora/soaping-a-deck/

Bananas...


Be right back. I'm experimenting with "Fanning Lube". These cards will be gliding like air in no time!

Hey, don't knock the soap - it works!

I am not shaking your hand until you clean off that "fanning lube" with some bleach...

There's another idea. Purell on cards, for the poker deck from that wild bachelor party.
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2013, 10:33:30 PM »
 

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Isn't that the very reason why plastic cards were invented?
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2013, 11:12:59 PM »
 

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How do you come up with the idea of rubbing a banana against your cards? What genius thought about this while eating a banagna? Honestly! It is such random thought that can go through your head. What's next? Putting them in coke like they are pennies?
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2013, 11:20:49 PM »
 

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And some would even argue about the cards!

But, all things being equal, they have a book selection that I have yet to see matched online for magic and cardistry instruction.  If only people still read books...

Hey I still read!!  But... Vanishing Inc has a really nice collection of books!  Plus I'd rather give my money to Joshua Jay than D&D. 
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #21 on: December 21, 2013, 09:03:15 AM »
 

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All I could think of while watching that
was this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afi7_01GnxY

I mean what if someone comes at you with a banana and a clean deck of cards.
Do you have to eat the cards too?
 

Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #22 on: December 21, 2013, 10:09:04 AM »
 

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All I could think of while watching that
was this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afi7_01GnxY

I mean what if someone comes at you with a banana and a clean deck of cards.
Do you have to eat the cards too?

But what about the crazed attacker with the loganberries?
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #23 on: December 21, 2013, 10:38:24 AM »
 

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All I could think of while watching that
was this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afi7_01GnxY

I mean what if someone comes at you with a banana and a clean deck of cards.
Do you have to eat the cards too?

But what about the crazed attacker with the loganberries?

In the case of the cards, I think you have to do the first half of a torn and restored routine.

In the case of the loganberries, you're screwed.
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Re: Would YOU try this with your playing cards?
« Reply #24 on: December 21, 2013, 10:56:40 AM »
 

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I asked my buddy Fred to come in here and give you guys more details on the highly controversial Banana Method. Stay tuned.