About 52Kards
Training and resources for students of magic
The Tutorial Library
Our tutorial library is the most comprehensive free learning resource for card magic on the internet.
The Team
Asad Chaudhry
Founder, CEO, Headmaster
Asad Chaudhry was introduced to magic at the age of 13 after seeing David Blaine on tv and began to obsessively study close up card magic. He continued to practice and hone his sleight of hand technique for over a decade and in 2011 founded 52Kards as a modern ecosystem for the next generation of magicians. With the rise of new media, the world of education is being flipped on it's head. Instead of relying on books and DVD's, students now turn to the internet to learn new skills. Through online videos he began teaching magic to thousands of students using a strong academic and modern approach, and the rest is history... 52Kards was born.
Vinh Giang
Instructor
In 2011, Vinh and three of his good friends decided to leave their professional careers in accounting and pharmacy to pursue a dream. He was awarded South Australia Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Obsessed with magic for over 15 years, today Vinh is a professional performing all over the world. In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, he performed at the Fringe, and for 4 consecutive years has won Top Reviewed Show and Top Voted for Show. In 2016, Vinh has joined forces with 52Kards to share all his knowledge and experience and help all our students take it to the next level.
Marcin Pawlikiewicz
Shop Manager
Marcin and Asad started learning magic together back in middle school. They improved and threw cards at each other while pretending they were gambit. Marcin moved to New York to study acting where he also performed at private events to continue sharpening his skills as a magician and actor. Marcin now lives in Los Angeles to pursue his acting career and has also joined the 52Kards team to help manage the shop and to support Asad's vision.
Christofer Lacoste
Designer, Photographer, Editor
Christofer Lacoste is a veteran Toronto based designer and founder of the LacosteMedia creative agency. He is also a proficient card mechanic and the designer of our best selling Mint playing cards.
He also vapes.