HOWARD THURSTON EARLY THROW-OUT CARD PLAYING CARDS / Custom Playing Cards

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HOWARD THURSTON EARLY THROW-OUT CARD PLAYING CARDS"
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THESE ARE A REAL CUT ABOVE THE REST
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We are proud to offer our original,
“THROW-OUT CARD PLAYING CARDS”
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Throw-out Card Playing Cards
are decks of playing
cards featuring exact replicas
of the throw-out cards of some of the world’s most famous magicians.
Throw-out cards are cards that are usually printed with the performer's picture on one side and sometimes with advertisements, tour dates, playing card backs or other information on the other side. They are the same size and shape as playing cards. They were often distributed by the performer in the course of a demonstration of card throwing.
The original throw-out cards have become highly collectible and many of then quite rare and scarce.
Each card features the face side of from high-resolution scan of the original throw-out card.
DETAILS:
• Easy to shuffle, smooth card stock.
• Dimensions: 2.5" x 3.5"; poker size playing cards.
• 52 playing cards plus 2 Jokers per deck.
• Cards come in a clear plastic, two-part box.
These are made of heavyweight stock - 300gsm with a UV Coating and printed in full color. All decks are full poker size 2.5” x 3.5”.
A truly unique item made in the USA!
This is an original, you will only get it here!
Perfect for the magic professional, amateur or enthusiast. A great gift for the enthusiast and professional alike or for your desk!
The price is for one (1) deck.
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ABOUT HOWARD THURSTON
Howard Thurston (July 20, 1869 - April 13, 1936) was a world famous stage magician from Columbus, Ohio. He had the largest traveling Vaudeville magic show for the time, requiring more than eight entire train cars to transport his props and equipment across the country.
Besides being known for the large stage illusions in his Vaudeville show, Thurston was famous for his work with playing cards. He called himself the "King of Cards". One of his most famous effects was the "Rising Card".
In 1908 he took over the Thurston-Kellar Show, following the retirement of Harry Kellar. He toured with Beatrice Foster whom he eventually married, but the marriage only lasted for four years.
His brother Harry Thurston also achieved some prominence as a performer.
On August 23, 1935, Thurston's farewell tour began at the Fox Theatre in Philadelphia. Though he did not perform the card manipulations he had excelled in for so many years, the other tricks and illusions were as swiftly placed and as entertaining as ever.
Thurston died from a stroke in 1936 in Miami Beach, Florida. He is entombed at Green Lawn Abbey, a mausoleum in Columbus, Ohio.
Special Thanks To Magicpedia For Some Biographical  Information
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