Questions cardists and magicians ask before buying
- What stock is Damn Good Cards, No. 1 printed on?
- The deck uses Thin Crushed® Stock, the same stock family DAN & DAVE describes as central to the line's handling. If you have handled other Damn Good Cards releases, the feel will be familiar rather than a new experiment.
- How many cards come in the box?
- 56 regulation poker-size playing cards. That is four more than a standard 52-card deck, so check the extra cards before you assume a missing card or plan a trick that depends on a clean 52.
- Are the faces standard or custom?
- Standardized faces with white borders. That makes the deck easy to read for spectators and practical for magic that relies on familiar faces, while the tasteful back design keeps it from looking like a generic drugstore deck.
- Does the deck come sealed?
- No seal. The record lists the deck as having no seal, so plan your storage and handling around an unsealed tuck box rather than expecting a factory seal to protect it.
- Where is it printed?
- Printed in the USA on FSC Certified Paper. If paper sourcing matters to you, that is stated directly in the product record rather than left to guesswork.
Is Damn Good Cards, No. 1 worth it?
The honest answer depends on what you want from a deck. At USD 8.76 against a catalog comparison price of USD 12.00, No. 1 is positioned as the affordable entry into the Damn Good Cards line — the record itself calls it 'an affordable deck for those serious about cards.' That framing tells you who it is for: people who practice cardistry or perform magic and want a deck they can actually use, not a shelf piece.
The tradeoffs are equally clear. You get Thin Crushed® Stock and standardized faces, but no seal and no custom face work. If you want a sealed collector's deck or fully custom artwork, this is not that product. If you want a working deck at a working price, the math is straightforward.
No. 1 deck facts that shape the decision
- Damn Good Cards, No. 1: 56 regulation poker-size playing cards with Standardized Faces, White Borders, and No Seal. Confirms the count, the familiar faces and the unsealed box in one line — three details buyers usually have to hunt for.
Damn Good Cards, No. 1 - Damn Good Cards, No. 1: Printed on Thin Crushed® Stock for a superior handling experience. This is the handling claim the line is built on, and the reason cardists and magicians consider the deck at all.
- Damn Good Cards, No. 1: Printed in the USA on FSC Certified Paper. Useful for buyers who care where their cards are made and what they are made from.
- Damn Good Cards, No. 1: Catalog price USD 8.76, catalog comparison price USD 12.00. Sets the value question in concrete terms rather than vague 'affordable' language.
What 'first edition' means here — and what it does not
Shoppers often search for a 'Damn Good Cards first edition' and expect a numbered or sealed run. The supplied record for No. 1 does not describe a first-edition designation, numbering, or a seal, so treat 'No. 1' as the model name rather than proof of a limited first print. If edition status is the deciding factor for you, ask before you buy rather than assuming.
How No. 1 fits alongside the rest of the line
No. 1 is the plainest entry point in the Damn Good Cards family: standardized faces, white borders, no seal, lowest price. Other numbered releases in the line differ in design and, in some cases, in how they are finished — if you are choosing between numbers, compare the specific records rather than assuming No. 1 is simply the 'basic' version of every other deck.
One practical note: because No. 1 has no seal, it is the easiest deck in the line to open and start using immediately, and also the one that most rewards a simple storage habit. Keep it in its tuck box between sessions and away from damp or direct heat, and the Thin Crushed® Stock will hold its feel longer.
