Scaling: Poor Man's Shuriken

Scaling? Are we talking about the lame geometric transformation with shapes? Unless transforming shapes to larger or smaller similar shapes is related to throwing playing cards up to 148 km/h , then no, we aren't. Scaling or better known as card throwing, is the art of throwing standard playing cards. You don't need to dish out a million bucks to buy solid steel ninja stars to throw at your nemesis, all you need is a pack of cards.

The exact origin of card throwing is relatively unknown. However, western card throwing can be traced back to the late 19th century by magicians on stage. It was first made famous by Alexander Herrman and Howard Thurston in their stage performances during their time. Considering that they used heavier cards back in the day compared to modern playing cards and that their techniques are still be used and changed to this day, they can probably be considered the fathers of card throwing. 

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