Number 12, Quicker than Thought, from the Tricks with Cards series (N138) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1887

"Number 12, Quicker than Thought" is a card trick illustrated in a trade card from 1887 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. The card features a hand holding a deck of cards, with the text of the trick printed below, including the explanation for how the trick is performed. These trade cards were created to promote "Honest Long Cut Tobacco" and featured a series of card tricks, which were popular in the 19th century. The illustrated nature of the card and the simple explanation for the trick demonstrate the interest in this form of entertainment during the late Victorian Era.