Puke Magic

Author: Liu Wenzhu
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The design of the "poker" is clever, and its origins have varied throughout history. From the study of the costumes of K, Q, and J figures, it can be considered to have originated from ancient Rome. It is said that Emperor Caesar of ancient Rome compiled the prototype of poker to promote the new calendar. Two Jokers (Big Joker and Little Joker) represent the sun and the moon; red and black colors signify day and night, while the four suits (Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs) represent the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter); the K, Q, and J in the cards mean that each season has three months. From A to K, there are thirteen cards, representing the thirteen weeks in a season; J stands for eleven, Q for twelve, and K for thirteen. The total point value of the thirteen cards is ninety-one, indicating that each season has ninety-one days. Due to the difference in the number of days in a leap year, two Jokers are used to adjust. The total point value is three hundred sixty-six, matching the number of days in a year.