We Just Dropped Issue 109 of Kardify Magazine on Patreon!

Issue 109 of Kardify Magazine is now on Patreon! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-May to mid-June. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don’t forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contributions, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bring new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:   

+ Wright Brothers: Room one’s richly illustrated deck inspired by the Wright Brothers, blending vintage aviation aesthetics with retro-futuristic design. Have a look!

+ U.S Soccer: A collab deck by Theory11 and the U.S Soccer Federation that celebrates American soccer history inspired by the national teams and the sport’s legacy.

+ The Age of Titans: A limited-edition dinosaur-themed deck by Kings Wild Project that channels the bold, nostalgic aesthetic of prehistoric classroom artwork from the 1970s and 1980s.

+ Lion X: The latest deck by David Blaine and his closest collaborators, combining luxury production with hidden magical details created for magicians, collectors, and cardists. 

+ The Magical Art of the Impossible: How can a magician still fool us in the most technologically advanced era in history? In this TEDx talk, join Magician Jackson Aces as he explores that question through a series of impossible illusions, including what he describes as the largest grand illusion ever performed on a TEDx stage. Check it out!

+ The Ship of Theseus:  A fascinating deck by MAINTEREST inspired by the famous philosophical paradox of identity and transformation. Drawing from maritime mythology, ancient symbolism, and the age of sail. Find out more!

+ Delirium (Absolute Edition): Take a look at the luxurious centerpiece of the Delirium Lost series by Thirdway Industries, featuring the signature Delirium creatures across the courts, Jokers, Ace of Spades, and card backs.

… and more! 48-pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

Paisley Poker: The Boudoir Collection Playing Cards

Paisley Poker: The Boudoir Collection is a luxury playing card series by The Dutch Card House Company, inspired by vintage textiles, romantic interiors, and the timeless elegance of classic boudoirs.

Expanding the Paisley Playing Cards series, the collection combines ornate paisley artwork with rich color palettes and premium production to create a sophisticated experience for collectors and players alike.

The collection features three distinct editions: the Velvet Edition, a Kickstarter-exclusive deck dressed in deep royal purples, gold accents, and vivid pink details; the Blush Edition, a romantic gilded version inspired by vintage powder rooms and finished with metallic pink edges; and the White Satin Edition, a refined borderless deck that showcases uninterrupted paisley patterns for a striking visual display.

All three editions share the same custom faces, recolored to match their respective themes while maintaining practicality for gameplay, magic, and cardistry. 

Combining vintage charm, luxurious craftsmanship, and the signature Paisley aesthetic, The Boudoir Collection continues the series’ tradition of elegant and highly collectible playing cards. Each deck is printed by WJPC on premium casino-grade black-core stock with a linen butter finish, ensuring excellent handling and durability. Pledge starts at $19 on Kickstarter.

Virtuoso Paths Playing Cards Announced

After teasing the deck over the weekend, Huron Low announced the pre-order of Virtuoso Paths. This deck takes a different approach from many modern custom decks, focusing less on flashy visuals and more on the philosophy behind cardistry itself.

Named Virtuoso Paths, the deck explores the idea that progress in cardistry comes through curiosity, repetition, and exploration rather than chasing recognition or results. This concept is reflected throughout the design, with card backs that change across the deck to create a sense of movement and progression when riffling, spreading, or flourishing the cards.

Several hidden design elements reinforce the theme, including paths that merge together, interlocking shapes that form stars, and custom court cards featuring a symbolic ring at the center of each character.

Beyond the artwork, Virtuoso has placed a strong emphasis on handling. The team spent over a year experimenting with paper stocks, coatings, and cutting methods to create what they describe as one of their most comfortable and controllable decks to date. The deck also includes four extra "star cards" that can be added to adjust the deck's thickness and stiffness to personal preference.

Priced at $15 per deck, Virtuoso Paths is available as a limited printed-to-order release, with production beginning after the pre-order window closes and delivery expected in September 2026.

First Look: Imported (Burgundy Edition) Playing Cards

Launching on Kickstarter this month, from A. Haines Playing Cards Imported (Burgundy Edition) Playing Cards. This rich wine-red reworking of their classic deck, Imported Playing Cards, is a love letter to the golden age of playing cards, and features strong heritage-led design throughout.

Inspired by antique decks of cards from the late 1800s to mid 1900s, and in particular the import stamps and tax wrappers that adorned decks brought from the UK and USA into South America, the Burgundy Edition is about as classic as it gets, with antique faces and an intricate vintage back design made entirely of pattern work and flourishes.

 


The deck is entirely designed and hand-illustrated by A. Haines and will be printed on Legends Viper Finish and housed in a soft-touch tuckbox with an authentic style tax band.



The campaign will feature a limited edition copper-gilded collector’s version and earlybird deals for those who back the campaign in the first 24 hours – your support is always appreciated by the small family team behind A. Haines Playing Cards and they hope to see some of you on launch day!