Knowing cards by touchSourced
He performs with cards and tests how they feel
Card expert Richard Turner developed his performance skills despite losing his sight. A playing-card company also used him to assess decks by touch, including their texture, flexibility and cut. His knowledge of cards extends well beyond their printed faces.
There is more to a deck than what it shows.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05