Tim Says.... Pick A Card
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Tim has many, many sets of playing cards in his toy collection, and here he shows just some of the extraordinary decks he has acquired over the years.
Playing cards come in many sizes and shapes, and the first cards we see are much smaller than normal playing cards, followed by a deck that is so large that you need two hands to hold them!
Tim then shows cards from a 'crooked deck' where each card has been cut with sides that are crooked. Perfect for a crooked dealer, maybe! Then another set of cards has a slight curve at each end of the card. When you look at the back of the card, it is the shape of a beer can - these were a promotional item for a brewery!
Triangular cards, square cards and circular cards all follow in quick succession, and then a Japanese deck where the cards are the shapes of tenpin bowling pins. Very bizarre!
Tim then shows some artistic and pictorial sets of cards. First up is a set of cards produced in Israel, where the court cards are biblical characters, and the Black Pack shows African figures as court cards. We then see a deck with a Noah's Ark theme. Each ace shows the ark, and the cards all show different animals. The next deck shows a series of cartoons. Each suit has a sequence of drawings, that tell a story. Tim shows the diamonds, which have a kind of 'Rake's Progress' all done in cartoons - the man turns up at the marriage agency, meets a lady, they end up having more and more children, and eventually he dies of drink. Slightly dark as stories go. And each suit tells a different story. We then see a deck produced by Disney, where the court cards are Disney characters like Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. And then a deck of cards where each card has been created by a different artist. It is often hard to tell what some of the cards represent!
Tim then shows some of his cards that show optical illusions and similar tricks. Some have a different optical illusion on each card. This is followed by an anamorphic deck of cards from France. You have to place a reflective cylinder on each card, in order to make sense of the picture.
Magicians sometimes use strange cards for a joke, so when you pick a card, you find you have chosen the 3½ of Clubs, or maybe the 15 of diamonds! Another magician's deck has a standard blue design on one side, and the standard red design on the other side. And that is it. here are no faces on the cards, just backs. Then Tim shows a deck of cards than can be fanned out to show the card values, but if you fan them out another way, you get a picture of a dragon. Tim does not claim to be an expert, but he has seen this particular trick demonstrated to great effect by a professional magician.
Tim then shows a deck of cards that has three games in one - normal cards, dominoes, or a spelling game; then there is a pack of cards for children that every so often has a funny instruction, like 'act like a dog' or 'make crazy movements'. The next deck has subtle mistakes on every card. Some mistakes are easier to spot than others.
The Queen's Slipper deck is nearly normal, except that each suit has an 11 and a 12, making 15 cards for each suit. Tim does not know how the game works, but apparently it is popular in Australia.
A Braille deck, then a deck where each card has a diagonal line on the face, with a different design and value on each half of the card. A transparent deck is shown, and then the so called 'indiscretion deck' where the backs of the cards show which suit the face of the card is, although they do not give away the value. There are all sorts of unusual games that can be played with this deck.
And finally the one that got away... 20 years ago, and American company produced the 'Jill' deck. Given that each suit has a King and Queen, which gives a balance between male and female, it seems maybe a little odd that you get the Jack (male) with no corresponding female. Hence the creation of the Jill deck. So each suit goes... 9, 10, Jack, Jill, Queen, King, Ace. Unfortunately Tim did not come across one of these sets of cards during the brief time they were available, and hence he does not have this set in his collection. The one that got away....
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Our subtitles are partly for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. But also for people who have a bit of English, but who find speech (and Tim does speak quickly) harder to follow. Also, our English subtitles are the starting point for the very kind people who then translate them into other languages.
@spotliker123
3 жыл бұрын
Ok! Thank you
@Chinshellbuford
3 жыл бұрын
Your are the best person ever
@Chinshellbuford
3 жыл бұрын
I love you
@titaniumdiveknife
3 жыл бұрын
Very lovely.
@charlescarter2072
Жыл бұрын
Hi, did Tim ever meet Roy Walton or Alex Elmsley?
"...impossible to understand unless you keep them in its original sequence" *mixes them all up*
@alexhetherington8028
5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Not_Ciel
4 жыл бұрын
*The hardest game of 52 card pickup ever made*
@cheekychelldos1045
4 жыл бұрын
Madman
@KasabianFan44
3 жыл бұрын
My OCD is fucking raging at this!
@ryan_alexander
3 жыл бұрын
but fr I want that deck. anyone know where to find it?
The artist deck shows that artistry and design are two very different skills.
Ive been watching his videos all day and then i realized... Im literally watching a man I've never seen before talk about his card collection. And i love it. Something about him is hypnotizing. Please help.
@ChrisSPCs
10 жыл бұрын
ASMR. Google it. Or KZread it.
@dmitri8117
9 жыл бұрын
IllNotBeLegit i looked it up. all of the videos on the subreddit made me incredibly uncomfortable.
@brbr8934
9 жыл бұрын
Dmtri Salov people on here really push ASMR on others wayyy too much. OH YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS RELAXING, CHECK OUT ASMR RIGHT NOW... it's not for everyone, and I think you really need to find it on your own. they certainly are weird if you aren't used to it.
@alexking1129
8 жыл бұрын
I occasionally watch ASMR , but I agree, it isn't for everyone.
@corvetteguy91
8 жыл бұрын
+Alex King He's like Mr Rogers for adults.
@IvanMallia
10 жыл бұрын
can you tell em the name of the deck with the story of the diamonds family?
@Slithy
10 жыл бұрын
The first one is russian, i think. There's B on valet, B is russian V. I bet it says T on aces. Edit: never mind, it's german indeed. They call it "Bube".
@sean_haz
9 жыл бұрын
Ivan Mallia The brand is "Intense Bridge"
@pianosenzanima1
5 жыл бұрын
How RiCH are you irl?
@jebrainbowsheep5775
4 жыл бұрын
I agree
I think Tim is secretly Santa. It would explain where he gets all his stuff.
@thekeeperofsecrets1615
Жыл бұрын
Makes sense especially since i seem to always be compelled to watch in December
@Fast_Eddy_Magic
Жыл бұрын
I've never seen the two of them together.
I love this guy's appreciation for the little things in life. He just has this amazing ability to make me catch myself smiling during his videos. I hope he knows his impact he has on his viewers. Always making my day seem brighter every time.
@Aganie.
4 жыл бұрын
@@RealUtsuhoReiuji why is it that i can see ur replies but not the ppl that are replying to you?
@RealUtsuhoReiuji
4 жыл бұрын
@@Aganie. the person was probably ashamed what they said so they deleted it. so i deleted mine now so it doesnt make sense. ya know people wierd.
@Aganie.
4 жыл бұрын
@@RealUtsuhoReiuji haha i getchu, and damn you're fast lol
@RealUtsuhoReiuji
4 жыл бұрын
@@Aganie. i am always listening songs on youtube.
@Aganie.
4 жыл бұрын
@@RealUtsuhoReiuji Lol glad to hear! :D
But... *Violin playing* It got away.
@luigimario1144
10 жыл бұрын
Heh.
@gaamatsu4dewin
7 жыл бұрын
Like that crazy violinist guy from Northern Exposure.....
@IceRanger41
3 жыл бұрын
F in the chat for the Jill deck
@stefan6347
3 жыл бұрын
F, Jill will not be missed.
@greenbird6435
3 жыл бұрын
Sad heh
Thanks for pointing that out. There is always something new to learn... I will pass the information on to Tim when he gets back from his latest trip (he is in the US this week).
I am an American and he reminds me of Mr. Rogers. Very simple but captivating and calming.
ngl tim, the thought of playing with triangular cards makes me anxious.
@bobprickly2013
3 жыл бұрын
Cat its a cute cat
I love listening to you talk. It's like an Antiques Roadshow except only toys and puzzles and novelties. It's really enjoyable seeing how much you love these things.
@planetX15
10 жыл бұрын
This is better than Antiques Roadshow.
I love you Tim Your like a modern day bob ross you make me smile, I want to hug you
@Sheithan
8 жыл бұрын
+Wanderfox LP **claps**
@bobbybrine6547
8 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who wants to see a voice fight with Michael Rosen vs Tim?
@1ts_b3nn18
7 жыл бұрын
agreed
@drage1019
7 жыл бұрын
Wanderfox LP the way he talks is euphoric
@geekgamer1869
7 жыл бұрын
Wanderfox LP best granddad
Very nice. I actually have an 'odd' deck of cards as well. Bicycle makes what they call the 'Tactical Field Playing Cards', specifically for the US military. These are made more durable and use special ink for the red cards. The reason is that military personnel often have downtime on patrols or post, where they use red light to preserve night vision. Under red light, it's difficult to distinguish black and red cards, but the special maroon ink on the tactical cards makes this easy.
thanks beet yet. keep them up Tim. you are helping make the world a better place.
@sroguthrie4438
3 жыл бұрын
What is a beet yet
@NarutoUzumaki-jg4pw
3 жыл бұрын
Maher please, what is beet yet
@AnikoCass
3 жыл бұрын
@@sroguthrie4438 I think they meant “best yet”
@SoftSpokenShank
3 жыл бұрын
beet yeet
@isaacdeyoung7399
3 жыл бұрын
Please Maher this is really important, what is a beet yet I won’t be able to sleep again till I know
"impossible to tell apart unless you keep them in order". *mixes them all up*
Grand Illusions, at 4:27 Tim shows a "story deck", and I was so interested by it I thought it would be awesome for a full video with all 4 suits. Loved the idea. Hope to hear a reply
@casparherberg9994
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got this deck, unaware there was a story behind it, but the idea of the deck is that there are 4 different artists - one for each suit. It’s called the cartoonists pack - I picked them up in a small artsy shop by a beach
@lemondemonfangirl1337
3 жыл бұрын
@@casparherberg9994 You likely won’t see this, but could you please make a video of the deck?
Just want him to say, "hello Clarice".
He should try to play solitaire with the very big deck of cards
@vivanecrosis
4 жыл бұрын
This is a damn good idea for a video! :D
he talks about hwo alot of these cards are difficult to figure out unless theyre in order as he shuffles them about and swaps the order around
You could make a very interesting game by combining the "Indiscretion" deck with the two-value (white and yellow) deck. Have the white card's suit visible on the back, but not the yellow card's suit. Hmm, I'm going to try reverse-designing a game based around that deck.
@lawrencecalablaster568
7 жыл бұрын
Rabbit Cube That's an amazing idea with which I'd like to be on board.
You help me get by with my anxiety. Since last week i watch endless episodes until i get to sleep, i always start with this one. Bless your heart everyone
Words cannot explain how much I love this man.
Tim has a power, he can even make talking about cards interesting. He really is an extraordinary man.
There are decks that give away the face value on the back in an encrypted and very unnoticeable way. For magicians, for example.
Thank you for making longer videos. Please continue to do so. Thank you.
Thank you tim, you make life better for many.
The artist card deck doesn't seem to be meant to be played, though the idea of it highly amuses me "I keep telling you man, this is a 6 of spades!" "You sure? Could be a 3 of hearts"
I have some X-Ray cards that are clear with black over them and holes picked out to create the skulls that are on them. They’re really cool in my opinion.
"What a bizarre idea this is" Oh Tim, you seen nothing about japan yet.
@randymeadows569
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your new phone is on the list for the next few days to see if you have a chance to get to know to get it done by tomorrow morning and then I will be able to come home to get my phone
500 (the trick taking game, not the rummy game), is probably most popular in Australia, although it was invented in the USA. The black suits have 2 extra cards (the 11 and 12), and the red suits have 3 extra cards (11, 12, and 13). The extra cards are only required for the six player version of the game. The game itself is somewhat similar in complexity to bridge, and has some similarities to bridge, but is usually played much less seriously than bridge. You can buy six player 500 decks everywhere in Australia. Even in the supermarket. The brand that Tim has here (Queen's slipper) seems to be the most popular.
It was Tim's video's about playing cards that inspired me to expand my own playing card collection. I got myself a special 6-suit deck like the one he's got in the other playing card video (alas the original one he shows has gone out of production, but some companies took inspiration from it and made their own version). Now if only I could find more unique decks like that.
I really love watching these longer videos with my dinner!
"It got away..." (Plays the violin). lol. Nice.
Love the heart transition in between the sections
I'm now imaging Tim playing Yu-Gi-Oh competitively
@logickedmazimoon6001
3 жыл бұрын
"Ah yes, we've gotten ourselves into a situation. As customs dictate, the appropriate phrase to say in this situation is 'It's time to dual'."
@Codricmon
3 жыл бұрын
“Ah, Yugi, the card you played was quite extraordinary! Although... you forgot that I have a trap card on my side. Heh!“
@Sergeantmajormario
3 жыл бұрын
@@Codricmon "This is a, quite a marvellous card that I've got face down, it's one of those 'Trap card' sort of things, very strange effect that destroys your monster."
This was really worth the long wait. Hope to see more long videos.
These subtitles are like sparknotes of what he's actually saying.
@adamrogers6968
10 жыл бұрын
haha its so true
@TheSeedforme
5 жыл бұрын
Fucking spot on
@esnethen5915
4 жыл бұрын
No idea what sparknotes are, too lazy to look it up, but I've seen the subtitles. They are wildly different.
"Do you have a 42 of Shovels?" "No, Go Fish!"
What a collection! Really impressive.
It's cool of you to do these long compilation videos again. Those were one of the reasons why I subscribed to you.
Very fascinating playing cards there. I myself turn my interests to decks with unique (mostly dark) designs, but these one's introduce a fun level of quirkiness. Quick refreshing a refreshing twist to cards that I collect....
When he mixes up some of the decks together when he is done presenting them it makes me anxious!
@gilessmedley619
3 жыл бұрын
Triggered my OCD 🤯
Incredible artwork on some of those decks
why are we all so enchanted by this man. Wonderful
I enjoy the longer videos :) thanks
11:37 "Imitate and indian" - that wouldn't go through censorship today.
@YourCrazyOverlord
4 жыл бұрын
Came here to say that! Certainly a big "yikes"
@stanisawburdan786
4 жыл бұрын
@@YourCrazyOverlord what is wrong in imitating an Indian?
@chandlerpixiestickdealer7947
4 жыл бұрын
@@stanisawburdan786 I am an Indian, but I take that as a joke, obviously it's a game. But other weak minded people would take it as "that's racist, my ancestors culture was faaaaar more amazing for this game to ask you too imitate on of us". It's a joke but others would not like it 😂
@haganshabba
4 жыл бұрын
chandler pixiestick trader ok chandler
My OCD was going crazy as he combined multiple decks of cards... good luck sorting them.
I don't know why, but I freaking keep coming back to this damn video! It's awesome!
@KENNETHUDUT
10 жыл бұрын
he's interesting - he has a very soothing grandfatherly voice!
imagine building card houses with that jumbo deck
That was just awesome.
Ultra cool. I have some of those decks in my collection.
Thank you very much for this long video. It would be wonderful if Tim could do a video answering questions posted as comments. I think we would all love to know more about Tim and his collection.
the 52 artist cards are really cool
I love longer videos like this one!
Awwwww tim!! I will keep my eye open for the jill cards!!!
I love when he says "goodness me"
A fun card deck I have is the key to the kingdom deck which has some wonderful illustrations
Awesome video Tim!
You have a mighty fine card collection.
Thanks for the longer video :)
water from the nile
@culwin
8 жыл бұрын
+TheRubeDude What video is that from? I've been trying to find it
@PragmaticDany
8 жыл бұрын
+culwin jugs or something like that
@AHornyCyclist
8 жыл бұрын
It's funny I never noticed these comments UNTILL I saw the video. Now I see it on every video
@quackyward9780
7 жыл бұрын
vases and pneumatic toys
@Tylamo2001
5 жыл бұрын
Nile water...
Lovin these longer videos though I appreciate the effort it takes to make them :)
Thank you! Your channel is great!
YAY love the long videos! please do more
nice longer video, thanks!
Can't beat the little laugh at the end.
I love this!
Someone send this man the pack of Jill cards D: I saw a deck of those when I was little, and grew up for the longest time thinking that Jill was a regular aspect of the pack. :c I'd love to see Tim have it!
You have some beautiful cards in your collection
The as said "obscure" set has a lovely Ace of Spades, it'll be nice to see that artist complete the deck, would be a nice deck to have.
My grandpa had a deck of cards with naughy pictures on them :D
This was a joy to watch. Thank you :-)
My friend has the pack (two sets) of optical illusion cards. We play card games together in choir class, we usually use the blue backed set.
This has quickly become my favorite youtube channel
God bless you tim.
A small correction: Queen's Slipper is one of the better brand of cards in Australia. The pack with 11s and 12s (and probably some 13s if you look carefully) is a "500 deck" for playing a specialised version of 500 (which I guess is not well known outside Australia?)
8:51 "There are just hundreds of Magic cards out there. I've got so many, I can't... begin to show them all (...)" - took me a moment to realize he wasn't talking about "Magic: the Gathering" xD.
awesome episode
Tim is THE MAN
04:08 you said "i don't like" Respect sir🙋🏻♂️ yes the gos is always with you❤️❤️❤️
thank you so much for explaing how the dragon card magic trick worked!
If Tim doesn't already have one, he should get a deck of Italian Cards, instead of diamonds, hearts etc, they have sticks, sword, cups and coins! ;) ( Every region has little variations perfect for a collection! ) Love your videos! :)
this was a great video. i really enjoyed it
I really like this nice long video. It was very relaxing to watch.
Where could I get those 52 artists cards. That would look amazing in some kind of art piece on a wall.
@prh198
7 жыл бұрын
it took me a bit of digging, but it's called The Deck of Cards by Alan Driscoll. (1979)
@prh198
7 жыл бұрын
scroll halfway down for all the cards. flatrock.org.nz/topics/art_of_playing_cards/
@A-G-F-
7 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Hook nice!
@lawrencecalablaster568
7 жыл бұрын
RWT Awesome!
No one talks about the missing 7 of diamonds at 4:45 ????
@spongebob358
5 жыл бұрын
They were on a break !
@dshe8637
4 жыл бұрын
It's censored; Mr Diamond did some bad stuff then. Alcohol wasn't his only indulgence!
The way he is putting back those cards making me crazy
The story suits remind me of the Tarot, each a progression of the human story from Ace-10 In various realms: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual.
I had a crooked deck, and a round deck with Earth on it, and a marked deck for tricks.
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Hello Tim I just wanted to say that i dont watch you just only because of the Toys, its just really interesting for the most of the people how you know them and what history you have with them. its so fun to see you get excited over all these wonderful toys. i hope we can see more of these Videos at this length, due i guess i'm not the onely one who can listen to you and look how you play with your toys for hours! This Video was the first one i saw from you, i subscribed. swiss Greetings.
I never thought that a 15 minute video about cards could be this interesting. :D
I love this dude
5:50 Tim I think that's the four of spades
I have never watched anything closely related to this. KZread algorithm at its finest
A few years late but theres an even smaller card deck at Michaels, fully functional. Its pretty cool.
omg I wish I could find that jack and jill deck and give it to you as a christmas present!
KZread will create automatic subtitles, although they are not that accurate. We created these subtitles ourselves. I am sorry you feel they are out of sync. The text deliberately varies from the speech quite a bit, in order to take up less room, and also be clearer. Is that part of the problem do you think?
I would love to see the dragon trick performed!