Cardistry: Assembly 2021 by Eliot Slevin

Assembly is a small-scale playing card company run by Eliot Slevin (ICO Season 1 winner), focusing on non-traditional designs, produced in small batches. The inaugural launch of the brand features 3 deck designs, Graphic 303 - Dark, Graphic 303 - Light, and Logos in grey. 

Graphic 303 Dark edition deck features a one-way back design combining shape and color. Each card back is unique and order Graphic 303 produces 504 different potential unique sequences of cards. The face cards are pretty much standard classic American faces. The contrasting dark blue background of the card backs makes the shapes pop! 

The Graphic 303 Light edition is a lighter colorway of 303 dark. Instead of dark blue, the card backs feature a grey colorway with the same shapes featured on the 303 Dark edition. The deck is packaged in a teal accented tuck box.



The final Logos deck is probably our favorite of the 3. Every assembly deck gets a unique version of the logo. This deck is a deep dive into the system, looking at some of our favorite permutations. The deck feature a minimalistic design with a one-way unique card back showcasing a permutation on each of the cards.



All decks printed by Cartamundi, B9 finish on Slimline stock. Only 400 of each design was produced. The decks are available for $15 on https://assembly.cards/.

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Kings Wild Frankendecks Drops TODAY!

The Frankendecks are basically one-off unique hand-made decks where the Kings Wild crew will put together Frankenstein-style two different tuck-cases from previous releases together!

All of the Frankendecks are one of a kind, and will be signed by Jackson. Inside, you will also get a signed joker or signed Ace of Spades. Every card is fully functional and you can use it for poker or family game nights. They are made out of 52 different playing cards from various decks King Wild released over the year. 

The Frankendeck makes for a very interesting collectible.. however, each will cost $100! Note that 50% of all revenue from the sale of the Frankendecks will be given to the crew in a form of a tip jar. Not only will you be getting a one-of-a-kind item but you also a way to say thank you to the KW crew.

The Frankendeck drops today (29th July) at 12pm EST for members, 5pm EST for the general public on kingswildproject.com.

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SVNGALI 06: Skull & Dagger Playing Cards

Skull & Dagger is the SIXTH deck from SVNGALI, a brand from the minds of Alex Pandrea and designer Edo Huang. This latest installment showcases an artistic design with a freaky twist. 

 
Skull & Dagger features a custom back design, custom Ace of Spades, Custom Court Cards throughout the deck, and custom cards with a subtle hint of vintage, eerie feel. 

 
Compared to the other deck in the SVNGALI series, Skull & Dagger has an intricate design and beautiful details, while maintaining an overall elegant appeal of the brand. 

 
SVNGALI: Skull & Dagger Playing Cards is available now on Svngali.com for $13.

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Sons of Liberty Playing Cards Now in Red!

Sons of Liberty Playing Cards are back in an all-new red colorway. Design by Jeff Trish and produced by Dan and Dave, these cards embody the spirit of freedom that the Sons of Liberty fought for, featuring Freemason symbols, the Liberty Tree, and many other secret images. 

The deck features some really nice touches and elements. The striking red tuck box is among the most eye-catching the Buck twins have ever produced, featuring sculptural embossing in both bronze and pewter foil. The cards themselves feature a plethora of masonic imagery, a Liberty Tree ace of spades, and a tax stamp seal. 

A handful of the Son’s most patriotic members are represented on the court cards in 18th-century style etching. Printed by the U.S. Playing Card Co. using an exclusive “crushed stock” process to create a more refined and lighter deck of playing cards. 

Now on ArtofPlay.com, the $15 price should please a variety of playing card aficionados, history buffs!

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Safety and Seafoam Fontaines Sold Out!

Fontaine Cards dropped the Safety and Seafoam Fontaines on Saturday night and they were sold out in less than an hour! The two new drops are the third and fourth addition to the NEON PANTONE series following the Slime and Cotton Candy Fontaines. 

For this drop, Zach Mueller limited a maximum of 6 decks per person. The 6 decks are housed inside a letter-pressed small box. Both editions are 1 of 2500 printed at USPCC in crushed stock. 

This story first appeared on crdstry.com and is republished with permission.

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Deck View: Jetsetter (Lounge Edition) Playing Cards

LUXURY. MODERN. FLIGHT.

Jetsetter Playing Cards Lounge Edition is an all-new series with an eye-catching teal colorway. The striking deck is clearly a departure from Jetsetter's previous editions but with the same familiar design elements that characterize most of the Jetsetter decks.

The card backs showcase the unique Terminal Teal colorway. The airplane pattern now appears with the Jetsetter Playing Cards spade logo within the pattern. Additionally, the spade logo on the back design has been replaced in a non-traditional way but still in a two-way vintage casino-style design.

The custom Ace of Spades exhibits the Jetsetter Playing Cards spade logo in the Jet Black colorway. The courts are pretty much standard but re-colored to match the look and feel of the Lounge Edition deck in the Terminal Teal colorway. Also, the iconic round-trip boarding passes which have become the trademark Jokers for Jetsetter Playing Cards have been revamped and modernized.

The deck is printed by the Expert Playing Card Company. Available now from jetsetterplayingcards.com for $13.

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The Reimagined Smoke & Mirrors V4, V5, and V6 Released!

ANYONE has just released the reimagined Smoke & Mirrors V4, V5, and V6 re-reprint in collaboration with the Buck twins. The decks were released in the NEW ANYONE Showroom yesterday (July 23rd) in Copenhagen, Denmark. 

 
The original Smoke & Mirrors brand playing cards were designed to be a personal deck for Buck twins, Dan and Dave. They were custom-tailored to their taste with original art by Si Scott. That was back in 2007. The minimalist Mirror deck is set for a comeback as a reprint by cardistry group, Anyone Worldwide. 

 
The reprints come in 3 colorways, Green (V4), Blue (V5), and Red (V6). Each comes with a minimalist tuck box with Dan and Dave's logo prominently featured. The same design is showcased on the card backs with bold white borders and checkered background on each version's respective colorway. Meanwhile, the face cards are pretty much standard but the word Anyone embedded within the royals. The Ace of Spades and Jokers are custom. 

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No word on the online release. If you are in Denmark, head to the ANYONE showroom at:

Linnésgade 20
1361 Copenhagen 

This story first appeared on crdstry.com and is republished with permission.

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Kings Wild Threads Deck: Pirates SOLD OUT!

The Kings Wild Threads Deck: Pirates is the seventh deck in a line of custom playing cards made to pair with the Kings Wild Threads Shirt line. Released to King Wild members, the deck (limited to 150 units) was quickly sold out!

From the Pirates of the Caribbean to the infamous tales of Blackbeard, the Pirate Threads Shirt pays homage to modern and ancient swashbucklers alike.

Designer Jackson Robinson used his own standard court and pip designs on this simple yet unique deck of playing cards.

The shirts are $52 (still available) and the decks are $25 on kingswildproject.com.

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On Kickstarter, The Secret Playing Cards

What a good-looking deck! The Secret Playing Cards is the first release from the Chamber of Wonder- inviting you into a world full of wonders and mysteries. Conceptualized by Tom Hsiung, a magician based in Toronto, Canada the deck is beautifully designed by Alba Zapata. The Secret Playing Cards is inspired by the stories of the Illuminati with multiple references and symbols illustrated throughout the deck. 

The deck is 100% custom and available in TWO editions- Scarlet Edition and Virescent Edition. The custom card backs prominently feature the enormous serpent, with an eye peeking from the body of the snake. The All-Seeing Eye is considered a famous symbol of the Illuminati while the serpent is often represented as a potent guardian of sacred places. 

The court cards are composed of angular shapes such that it carries out a rigid ambiance. Throughout the court cards, there are many secret symbols for you to discover. Alba has done a wonderful job combining her unique art style with the multiple inspirations of the Illuminati. Loving the modern twist to the traditional courts. 

The bold Ace of Spades has an owl on the design with the all-seeing eye hanging above him. Within the shade of spade, there are also several roses scattered around. 

While the court cards and ace of spades each have unique custom designs, the pips have been enhanced. If you look at each suit closely, you can find detailed patterns infused in it. The number cards are designed with a lot of eye-catching colors- deep red, gold, green and black. Giving it a sense of mystery. 

The deck is packaged in a stunning tuck box adorned with Gold foil. The tuck features two snakes tangled together, with an owl flying on top of them.

In ancient times, owls are a symbol of wisdom. Alba also illustrated a beautiful artwork on the inner tuck case. The entire design of the box is meant to represent characters of bravery, wisdom, mystery, and the contrary. 

Printed by Taiwan Playing Cards Company on the Legendary Luxury Card Finish. Limited Edition of 2000 Decks with Foil-Numbered Seal. Available for $12 on Kickstarter NOW.

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SAGA Playing Cards, Viking Culture Meets Modern Aesthetics

SAGA playing cards are a unique take on the traditional standard deck of playing cards now funding on Kickstarter. The design is inspired by Nordic folklore and mythology, taking the tradition of the Viking era and giving it an elegant twist. 

 

Completely original, yet familiar, SAGA features neo-Norse art style by the Design Imperator team in Scandinavia. The themed attributes of SAGA court design are specifically noticeable in the Norse helmets, hairstyles, iconic shields, and distinctive weaponry and items held in their hands. according to the Kickstarter campaign page,

We call them jarls (not jacks), queens, and kings. You will see more variations of our SAGA face cards in future releases as we will continue to tweak and refine this design as we see fit with every new release.

The team has spent many months trying to design an elegant balance between playable functionality and thematic novelty. Something that is easily recognizable by players but unique at the same time. The result is nothing short of stunning. Three decks are on offer during the campaign: Conquerors, Raiders, and Seafarers. 

Conquerors edition is manufactured with a black matte, raw texture material, and embossed copper foil that envelops the tuck. The unique color scheme for the face card designs matches the hue of the tuck case and card backs. 

Raiders edition is manufactured with a matte red, raw texture material and embossed silver foil that wraps around the tuck. The unique color scheme for the face card designs matches the hue of the tuck case and card backs.

Seafarers edition is manufactured with a matte blue, raw texture material and embossed brass foil that surrounds the tuck case. This edition has a unique color scheme for the face card designs that matches the hue of the tuck case and card backs. 

SAGA Playing Cards will all be printed on M31 linen stock with BETA finish by MPC. SAGA will have the best card handling you’ve seen from a Design Imperator deck to date.

Pledge starts at $15 on Kickstarter. Pledging for 6 or 12 SAGA decks will have a standard box included in your reward. These boxes come in two sizes (fitting either 6 or 12 decks). Also, add ons such as metal coins and deck pouches are available. 

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The Milestone 50th Issue of Kardify Magazine is Available!

 

It's our 50th issue! What a milestone and what a journey! Thank you patrons for being the best supporters around! The latest issue of the Kardify Magazine is NOW available on Pateron in both EPUB and PDF format! 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-June to mid-July. 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 contribution, 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 bringing 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:

+ Wizard of Oz: Have a look at the beautiful Kings Wild deck celebrates the classic story of Wizard of Oz and features a classic green/gold colorway. 

+ Holographic Fontaines: Check out the striking new Fontaine deck featuring mesmerizing holographic foil card backs and tuck box.

+ Galaxia: Successfully funded on Kickstarter, a new series by Thirdway Industries, inspired by dystopian Sci-Fi novels of the 1950s and 60s. Find out more!

+ Diamon No.17: This eye-catching deck is the 7th edition in the Diamon Playing Cards series by the Dutch Card House Company! Have a look at the vivid deck crafted for Cardistry and Card enthusiasts. 

+ Smoke & Mirrors V8: Images of the new Smoke & Mirrors V8’s have leaked and made the rounds on social media, prior to the official announcement. Check it out! 

+ Republic: The team from UUSI is back with a brand new deck! This is their first deck for the studio in over five years!

+ Squeezers V3: The FUN deck was released by Organic Playing Cards late last year and they were sold out in just 4 hours.

+ Mantecore:  If you ever wanted your design on a deck of cards and work with renowned playing card artist, Edo Huang, here is your chance. Find out how to submit YOUR design for a chance to win!

… and more! 56 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

Cammeo Playing Cards- Less Than 8 Hours on Kickstarter!

Less than 8 hours remaining on Kickstarter! Cammeo playing cards by Oxalis Cards are inspired by "the cameo", a jewel made through the engraving of a stratified stone (usually onyx) or a shell, in particular the Cypraecassis rufa, Cassis madascarensis and Cassis cornuta. According to the Kickstarter campaign page,

These shells of the family of Cassis have the surface formed by two layers of different colors, which allows isolating clearly from the bottom of the figure in relief. Cameos have a rich history with many variations and different meanings. The origins date back to Egypt in 15.000 BC where petroglyphs or figures carved into the rock, were used to record events.

The deck is fully custom, from the beautiful court cards, card backs aces to the pips and jokers. The card backs feature a mirrored design prominently representing the Cammeo sculpture. The hourglass on the back design symbolizes time and the patience that is needed for the creation of the scul[ture, and the time in which was found in the first cameo. 

The beautiful courts are probably the highlight of the deck. Each Cameo has been carved on the shell and then integrate with completely redesigned figures. The cameos are actual works of contemporary and ancient artists. 

The Aces are truly a work of art, with elaborated and beautiful design elements embedded. One of the most significant representations of this theme is the Jokers. They are created using the face of the joker and of a person (real) who keeps in his hands the fundamental elements of this art.



Three editions are on offer during the Kickstarter campaign- Standard, Silver, and Gold. The highlight will be the Gold Edition deck, crated specifically for the card collectors in mind. 

The deck features stunning gold foil on the card backs and fully custom face cards. The tuck box is also adorned with gold foil both exterior and interior. Only 200 will be produced. 

The standard and silver edition will be printed by the USPCC while the gold edition by Ludocards. Pledge starts from $20 on Kickstarter.

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Deck View: Aqua Species Playing Cards

Sea. Life. Art.

Aqua Species is a magnificent deck by Perpetual Arts Playing Card Company featuring hand-drawn artwork with ink and paper. The deck is inspired by the life of the sea. The face cards are unique and showcase beautifully detailed artwork combining marine microorganisms, fishes, gods of the seas and structures from the depths of the ocean.

The courts represent the Gods of the Seas and the card back design sports a glorious design that represents the ocean. The Ace is a piece of art on its own and the center of attention of the deck. The seahorse is the Joker with combinations of other water organisms and structures from the deep ocean. What we like about the deck is how the illustrations utilize different shapes and textures with colored dots that enhance the artwork.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Co.

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The Cut Playing Cards by Kings Wild Project is Here!

FINALLY! Kings Wild's awesome The Cut deck is HERE! The new release is inspired by your local butcher shop. The Cut is the product of designer Jackson Robinson's storytelling and desire to create new worlds.



Jackson has created the world of a butcher shop including characters that range from the cooks, workers, customers, and the health inspector. The full-body court cards add a new dimension and character to each person. 

 
With unique, custom-designed pips and court cards, this deck is unlike any other deck you have seen from Kings Wild Project. Perfect for card games at a picnic or as a gift for your favorite butcher. 

But be careful... playing with these cards may result in an impromptu BBQ! Printed by Mr. Playing Card on Linen Card Stock and available NOW on kingswildproject.com for $16.

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