Title: 1001 Aladdin Playing Cards
XiaoFeng - March 23, 2010 11:47 AM (GMT)
Today , I went into one of the particular 7 eleven and saw the aladdin playing cards .
Do anyone know what the speciality or characteristic of the cards
( Example , the textile . ) ?
Is it suitable for sleight of hand ?
- XiaoFeng
aaronsim92 - March 23, 2010 02:08 PM (GMT)
Aladdin cards have two different finishes, 'smooth' and 'air cushion'. 7-11 mostly sells Aladdin cards with 'smooth finish'. In the past, I have tried both type of Aladdin cards and I didn't like it. They were too flimsy and clump together easily as I have sweaty palms. I suggest you buy 1 deck and test it, it cost almost the same as bicycles or cheaper.
VictorNg - March 23, 2010 03:49 PM (GMT)
I love to flourish using 1001(Smooth Finish). :D
While to answer your question, it's like more to personal preference. Some people like it, some just don't like it. So it's better to get one/borrow during gathering and try it out yourself.
:g:
XiaoFeng - March 25, 2010 07:23 AM (GMT)
Thank for the help ! I will buy one and try hopefully it will turn out well :)
-XiaoFeng
myhobbyismagic - October 10, 2010 12:23 PM (GMT)
I find that the Aladdin cards (air cushion) feel the same as bicycle air cushion when it is being spread, but it is harder and thicker then bicycle, so when you do a spring, it is not so good.
clementt - October 11, 2010 11:18 PM (GMT)
The stock is much tougher from personal experience. At the beginning I felt that Aladdins suited the condition of my hand so I used them for quite some time. After which, I realised unless being consistently used in an air-con environment, the cards would clump quite easily. Oh wait. That happens to most other cards too. =(
myhobbyismagic - October 13, 2010 06:39 PM (GMT)
Try getting some fanning powder, it work well and does not make the old card stick together. When I use it, my deck is about 5 months old and it fan like new, that is the oldest deck that last with me. :P
Justice - June 29, 2011 02:41 PM (GMT)
Replying to aaronsim92, I had a different experience with 1001 Aladdin decks. And yes, like aaronsim92, I have sweaty palms too.
And I realized (I wonder if its me or what?!?), after using the deck for some time, my cards have an oily feel to it. I wonder if anyone has any explanation or similar experiences like mine. If so, could you share with me? I only have this problem with Aladdin cards!
And in any case, I feel different individuals have different hands, and each fingers have their own preferences :)
