How to Care for a Stripper Deck of Magic Cards

For anyone who wants to perform magic card tricks, a stripper deck is essential. The cards found in this type of deck are marked and tapered in a way that makes it easy for the magician to locate them within the deck. Since the markings are essential to achieve the card tricks, you need to take good care of the stripper deck.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Wash your hands before you perform a trick with a stripper deck. This ensures that any dirt from your hands does not transfer to the cards. Anyone else that plans to handle the deck should also have clean hands.

2. Try not to bend the cards. If the cards get bent, then they are no longer useful for card tricks.

3. Put them away immediately after use. If you want to keep the cards clean and straight, then store them in their box right after the card trick is done. Carefully replace the cards without pushing them into the container.

4. Replace the stripper deck as needed. If the cards get worn or dirty, it's time to get a new deck of cards. You can buy stripper decks in magic shops or from online stores like Hobby Tron.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to check the cards from the stripper deck before every use. Make sure that the cards are clean and none of the edges are cut incorrectly.
• It is important to take good care of the cards in a stripper deck because these cards are usually examined by audience members.