These cards sound like some of the cards that I have seen magicians use
in card tricks.



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Subject: playing cards

Has anyone ever come across playing cards that have one number and  
suit printed on the top half of the card (for example, a two of hearts  
with 1 heart printed in the center of the top, and an 8 of spades  
printed on the bottom half with 4 of the spades printed)?

Does anyone know the story behind such playing cards? I have come  
across three of them that were in a box that contained family  
memorabilia from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Thanks.

Bobbie Scott
Programs Manager
Sherburne History Center
Becker, MN

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