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Lee Asher @LeeAsherMagic

Celebrity Host, Magician, Sleight of Hand Artist, Cardist, Playing Card Collector & President of 52 Plus Joker (Playing Card Collector's Association)

Joined October 2009
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Lee Asher@LeeAsherMagic
31 Mar 2023
What's the word? #Thunderbird!
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Cool! Trinidadian magic! Good on @ishowspeedsui for sharing talent like this around the world. Can we find the name of this #magician?
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IShowSpeed cannot believe his eyes as a magician makes a rabbit and a bird appear out of nowhere in Trinidad 🇹🇹🔥
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19 Aug 2025
トランプと戯れる控室時間♠️ #leeasher #thunderbird #リーアッシャー #サンダーバード
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I’m a sucker for playing card seals and have been collecting this kind of ephemera for a while. So hearing @bicyclecards announcement inspired me to look at how USPCC's most popular seals have evolved over the years. See the evolution of USPCC's seals. linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…

The Evolution of USPCC's Seal | Lee Asher | 21 comments

A Small Detail with a Big Story Playing card seals, those little stamps/labels/stickers found on a deck, might seem minor, but they tell a fascinating story about design, branding, and the history of...

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Talking playing cards, magic and life with @Connjure. Come watch. youtube.com/live/wqLdZB4PjM8…

Live with Lee Asher! Playing Card Magic, History, Collecting and a...

Join us for an exciting livestream with the incredible Lee Asher! L...

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Canada's Magic@canadasmagic
16 Sep 2024
Niagara Falls (NY): Judy Dawson's Farewell convention [Oct 4] canadasmagic.blogspot.com/20… @52PlusJokerClub @LeeAsherMagic
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Do you collect #playingcards and live within a 300-mile radius of Niagara Falls, New York? Busy in October? Check this out: 52plusjoker.org/52-plus-joke…

52 Plus Joker Convention 2024 Niagara Falls, New York - 52 Plus Joker

Playing Card Convention in Niagara Falls, New York - October 2nd through October 6th, 2024. Meet legendary collectors & designers, hobnob with playing card manufacturers.

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Why aren't you using the Losing Control technique to maneuver selections to the top of the deck? It's quick to understand and easy to master, unlike the pass, which can take a lifetime to perfect. You'll get the hang of it in a few minutes. leeasher.com/store/losing-co…

Losing Control - Sleight of Hand Tutorial

Learn how to easily bring a card to the top of the deck using clever sleight of hand.

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Why does a deck of cards have two Jokers? The answer is more fascinating than you may think. leeasher.com/blog/why-are-th…

Why Are There Two Jokers In A Deck of Playing Cards?

Explore the history of the Joker card and the significance of having two Jokers in a deck of playing cards.

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Episode 50! ♠️♦️♣️♥️ We chat with the amazing @LeeAsherMagic about magic and playing card history. It’s a brilliant chat, Lee is incredibly knowledgable and passionate and gives great advice, not just for magic but for life #podcast #interview #history thecuriosityofachild.com/ep/…
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Had an incredible time at @cardtopiaworld with fellow playing card enthusiasts like @RynkuViceroyFC! From magic to cardistry, playing to collecting, playing cards unite us in the most amazing ways. Grateful for the shared passion that brings us closer together. 🃏🌎 #CardTopia
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Rosemary Reid@RosemaryReid
1 Feb 2024
Celebrating our DOTY wins! 🥈Best Magic Deck🥉Rookie of the Year. Grateful for the support. 🙏Huge thanks to @LeeAsherMagic Riffle Shuffle, Gambler’s Warehouse @portfolio_52, everyone who voted, and Team Sisterhood — Decks available now link in bio! #MagicDeck #RookieOfTheYear
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カードルーデンス@CardLudens
15 Jan 2024
【MAGIC】”Asher Twist” Credit: Lee Asher #cardludens #magic #マジック #α7CII #FE2470GMII
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Who was the first #magician in Canada? leeasher.com/blog/who-was-th…
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It’s important to note that exploring this inquiry took me on an unexpected historical journey, revealing a crucial and overlooked detail. The magical practices of Indigenous shamans and medicine people, the original enchanters on Canadian soil, deserve credit and acknowledgment.
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A dedicated exploration of this topic in a future article is warranted. Yet, in this article's context, I emphasize the archetype of a Western-style conjuror, as initially envisioned.
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Thank you for your patience @justinMonehen @nashfung @eoinohare @Danruse76 @tarasDemerson @magicbywest @surrealmayhew The answer = Houdini!!! He even fooled Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with it. Legend has it Houdini was inspired to invent the piece after seeing Dr. Lynn perform.
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A while ago, I was searching for the 1st magician in Canada, and records point to Maginnis in 1875. @canadasmagic, @David_Acer, @mullins_bill, @joeculpepper - Plot twist: It's Maginnis, but the magic happened in Aug 1794! Found an intriguing clipping from the Montreal Gazette.
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See you there! 😊
Int Playing Card Soc@I_P_C_S
22 Oct 2023
Sound really exciting and that line up of magicians - love to be there
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Whatcha doing Nov 4th? Come hang with me in NYC, @bicyclecards, @NaipesFournier, @copagusa, @cardtopiaworld, Ducale, BP Grimaud, and many others for a full day of playing card celebration. Get tickets and join us Nov 4th 👉 cardtopia.com
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@cartamundi_usa @CartamundiCards @CartamundiUK @CartamunDigital
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