Leon Playing Cards

Leon Playing Cards Based on the classic Dr. Leon Playing Cards by Hiro Sakai. Concept by Chris Mayhew
Designed by Scott Pearson and Phil DaCosta Kickstarter launches Nov. 1st!!

Inspired by the classic Dr. Leon Playing Cards put out by Hiro Sakai years ago. This deck was designed to keep the essence of Dr. Leon's cards but stripped down to their quintessential form. Concept by Chris Mayhew
Designed by Scott Pearson and Phil DaCosta
Inspired by Dr. Leon Complete Playing Cards by Hiro Sakai

In the twenty plus years that I have been exploring magic, I have learned it is much easier to tell the truth than it is...
04/17/2026

In the twenty plus years that I have been exploring magic, I have learned it is much easier to tell the truth than it is to lie. My journey of performance has been one of learning how to slowly strip away the walls we put up to shield ourselves from others. It has been a journey of discovering how to share my true authenticity and allow others to understand the human being I am behind closed doors when no one else is around.

Join me as I perform at the middle close up gallery at the Magic Castle in Hollywood California next week April 20th - 26th. 4 performances a night from 7:45pm - 10pm.

“The goal is not to show more, but to hide less”✨

Paradis 🥃
03/25/2026

Paradis 🥃

Leon’s make their way across the ocean to Cannes France ☕️🫶Photo credit 📸:
12/01/2024

Leon’s make their way across the ocean to Cannes France ☕️🫶
Photo credit 📸:

Repost: Patrick bringing the Leon’s all the way to Japan 🫶
09/26/2024

Repost:

Patrick bringing the Leon’s all the way to Japan 🫶

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung
01/15/2024

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”
~ Carl Jung

Rise and Shine 💫
01/13/2024

Rise and Shine 💫

“The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti
11/20/2023

“The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti

Take a closer look 🤲 Life is good 💖🙏
10/18/2023

Take a closer look 🤲 Life is good 💖🙏

Congrats to the Leon Card V2 project manager Patrick Nemeth and his wife Rikki on their wedding day 🥳✨
10/15/2023

Congrats to the Leon Card V2 project manager Patrick Nemeth and his wife Rikki on their wedding day 🥳✨

I’ve been performing at this hidden speak easy bar in Toronto recently. It’s been a dream venue to perform in and the fi...
09/14/2023

I’ve been performing at this hidden speak easy bar in Toronto recently. It’s been a dream venue to perform in and the first regular ongoing magic gig I’ve had in years! I’ve already developed several different 15 minute close up sets with a deck of cards that I can perform depending on the type of audience I get.

There are two hidden rooms in this bar for performers, and the entertainment manager brings in a rotating audience throughout the night. This is the best way to perform magic!

Usually close up gigs have the magician wandering the room having to interrupt peoples conversations to show them magic. Which just feels like the magical experience we as performers try to create goes unappreciated in that type of setting.

But here I get to exist in one space as an audience is brought in, primed and ready for a mystical experience. I love it and cannot wait to develop more magic sets as I continue to hone my skills with a deck of cards 😇 I’m also so happy that I made the Leon cards because now I have an endless supply of cards to perform with yay 😁✨

“To live as an artist is a way of being in the world. A way of perceiving. A practice of paying attention. Refining our ...
09/13/2023

“To live as an artist is a way of being in the world. A way of perceiving. A practice of paying attention. Refining our sensitivity to tune in to the more subtle notes. Looking for what draws us in and what pushes us away. Noticing what feeling tones arise and where they lead. Attuned choice by attuned choice, your entire life is a form of self-expression. You exist as a creative being in a creative universe. A singular work of art.”

Words by Rick Rubin

Address

214 King St West
Toronto, ON
M5H 3S6

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Leon Playing Cards posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category