One of the first symptoms of being struck with the magic bug is the burning need to have cards everywhere. At all times.

We're not exactly sure, but we THINK that really good, quality playing cards are laced with an addictive chemical that absorbs through our fingertips into our bloodstream, and heads directly to the pleasure center in our brains. For some reason, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention won't return our calls on this matter.

Though we are pretty proud of our custom playing cards, we understand that they are not for everyone. That's why we have the Masters edition. But if you don't need any of the fancy finishes or top-notch stock, we have plenty of normal decks of playing cards that work well for magic.

Bees are a casino standard, so if you're into gambling demonstrations, these are for you. Many magicians and flourishers swear by Tally-Hos. And the Bicycles are an American icon. All of those brands are made by the card-carrying experts at the U.S. Playing Card Company. And they are all great for beginners learning magic tricks with cards, or for the pros who swear by these brands.

We also think you'll dig the Bicycle Vintage Design decks, just in case you get sick of looking at cycling cupids.