Playing cards are cool. They have history, you can do little sleights, you can be ready to play games, maybe do a little trick, they make a cool sound, so many neat designs, they’re cheap
It’s so kitschy and fun. we’re all trying to get off the phones and it helps to make physical reality engaging doesn’t it? Plus it’s a great way to keep the little cousins busy when you get stuck at the kids table during the holidays. AND! bonus points for learning a flourish or two off youtube and improving your manual dexterity. No reasons not to
At party with a bunch of disparate groups of people? Unite them all with a game of cards. Card tricks? I don’t know any so I’m automatically impressed. Don’t have a deck? Most bodegas have them so now you have no excuse. Pack of cigs pack of cards please n thank you
Secondary rec: know how to shuffle
