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Guías a fondo, historia y consejos sobre barajas de cartas, cardistry, kendamas y juegos de habilidad.
Which deck of cards to buy: an expert no-hype guide
Which deck of cards to buy by use, stock, finish, size and cut. Real technical data, myths debunked and recommendations by profile.
Leer la guía →Cardistry for beginners: a real guide from zero
Cardistry for beginners: what it is, history with dates and names, what deck to use and a move progression that genuinely keeps you from quitting.
Leer la guía →Bicycle vs Theory11 vs Tally-Ho: the truth, no myths
They come out of the same factory. We compare Bicycle, Theory11 and Tally-Ho by stock, crushed, finish, cut, durability and price so you choose with criteria.
Leer la guía →How to care for playing cards: the physics that saves them
How to care for playing cards with criteria: real break-in, handling, storage at 20C and 30-40% RH, the freezer myth and care of foil and gilded.
Leer la guía →What is a kendama: anatomy, real history and tricks
What is a kendama: clear definition, anatomy (ken, tama, sarado), documented origin (bilboquet, 1918 patent), JKA grades, finishes and trick route.
Leer la guía →Which kendama to buy: a buying guide by level
Which kendama to buy without getting it wrong: tama finishes (tacky, silk, gloss), balance, wood, brands (Sweets, KROM, Ozora), JKA seal and table by level.
Leer la guía →History of the Spanish deck: origin and evolution
It was not born in Spain. From Mamluk playing cards to Heraclio Fournier: Latin suits, regional patterns and the pinta. A rigorous history.
Leer la guía →History of the poker deck: the French playing card
America did not invent it. How the French suits cheapened printing, the joker was born in euchre and the English 52 cards were fixed.
Leer la guía →Poker deck suits: real origin and meaning
Documented origin, colors, hierarchy and symbolism of the poker deck suits. Spanish equivalence and the Ace of Spades explained without myths.
Leer la guía →Types of playing card decks: the real guide to systems
Expert guide to the types of playing card decks: Spanish, French, German, Swiss, tarot and special. Suits, how many cards, patterns and which to choose.
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