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Deck View: Play Dead V2 Playing Cards


Bold. Skull. 3D.

Perfect for Halloween! The stylish Play Dead V2 features mixes of bold line and shape patterns with the 3D forms, but this time with a teal-green colorway. Designer Steven Harrison has once again managed to bring back one classic Riffle Shuffle decks

For the new version, the Skull theme pops out of the design even more with the complementary colors and lines. The Play Dead V2 Playing Cards are printed by United States Playing Card Company with Premium Bee Crushed Stock, Air Cushion Finish. 

Available on RiffleShuffle.com for $10.

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Army of Darkness x Fontaine Drops on Halloween Day


Following a reveal earlier in the week, the ARMY OF DARKNESS x Fontaine Cards deck has finally surfaced via images on social media.   


Army of Darkness is a 1992 American comedy-horror epic film and is the third entry in the Evil Dead trilogy, and one of the most hilarious, over-the-top movies of all time. The film follows Ash Williams as he is trapped in the Middle Ages and battles the undead in his quest to return to the present. 


From the images of the deck, the design draws influence from the movie, combining retro aesthetics with graphic elements used in the movie to clearly represent fun. Army of Darkness playing cards are 1 of 5,000 decks. Necronomicon Brick Box comes with purchase of 12 decks.

A release event is currently slated tomorrow (Oct 31st), 4-7pm at the Fontaine Center (2308 Hyperion ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90027)

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Odd Jacko Added to Odd Fellows Playing Cards Kickstarter


Odd Fellows Playing Cards is the first official Portfolio52-branded Kickstarter project created as an ode to our love of playing cards. Designed with a touch of oddity by Stockholm17, the Odd Fellows are a care-free crew unbothered by the norms of "functioning members of society".  


FOUR odd characters are available during the Kickstarter campaign- Uncle Tibia, Brass Monkey, Sir Octo, and mini sized Odd Jacko (releasing on 31st Oct). Each comes with its own blend of cards and art packaged in personality that's almost too much for your eyes to handle.


Uncle Tibia is hard to scare and has a preference for those cooler tones that the deep seas bring. His pearlized tuck box features a shimmering sea urchin purple with seafoam and cerulean foil. Look closely and you'll see the barrel marks embossed and debossed throughout. The backside features Uncle Tibia himself along with his tooth collection. 


The Bass Monkey comes with a Teal pearlized tuck box with white and orange foil, plus embossed and debossed areas. The backside depicts the Brass Monkey with cutouts showing the back of the cards.


Meanwhile, Sir Octo comes with a pearlescent black ink box covered in white and red foils. This deck is exclusive to Kickstarter and features an upgraded cold foil back design that shimmers in the light. 


Odd Jacko mini deck comes in an orange paper stock and is adorned with 2 foils and embossed areas! Custom Jakko jokers and ace of spades, back design and colorized court cards, orange hearts and diamonds pips.


Inside, the decks are fully custom. From the number cards with odd layout and design, Ace of Spades to the crazy jokers and illustrated court cards. 


Also, every pip features a unique hand-drawn illustration! Over 200+ monochromatic "ingredients" makes each pip unique. The face cards for both decks share the same design but with a different color palette. 


Both decks are printed by Expert Playing Card Co. with classic finish. Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

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Lotrek's Royal Silk Playing Cards Available for Preorder Tomorrow


The SILK Royal edition is the latest addition to the spectacular and luxurious SILK playing cards released by Lotrek. Similar to the previous SILK Editions, the deck is fully custom with gorgeous courts inspired by renaissance engravings.


Gold foil is used on all cards, front and back. The use of light on the background on each card made of incredibly thin lines imitates the weaving of renaissance silk fabrics, creating a stunning 3D effect. The embossed tuck case comes with stunning Purple and Gold foil. Spectacular!


Available for preorder on Saturday 30 Oct at 5:00pm EST on oathplayingcards.com

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Claim Your FREE Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards! Just pay for shipping.




Enigma Cards funded the Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards back in 2017. However, the delivery of the decks surpassed the estimated fulfillment date. It took a while, but the Torch Red Enigmas have finally delivered to backers this year. Founder Héctor Pérez Bejarano told Kardify,
Back in 2017, I was blessed with the funding of my second deck of cards, back then I was still learning the details of how to run a kickstarter campaign and how to print a deck of cards. Unfortunately I ran into problems due to my lack of experience and ended up delaying the Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards for over 2 years.
Due to the support of some of the backers and some notable members of the community, Héctor had the opportunity to fix his mistake and fulfill the project.
Sincerely I think I could write a full book on the experience I had, plenty of things happened that opened my eyes to how playing cards should be done and why people buy them.


That's why Héctor wants to turn the Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards into a chance to give back to the community.
Starting today until the end of the year 2021, Anybody who want to try The Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards will be able to get a free deck by using the code: KARDIFY at checkout at www.enigmacards.com, you will only need to cover the shipping cost. All the decks will be shipped from Gamblers Warehouse in an effort to make the decks as accessible as possible to everyone.
This deck has been meticulously crafted for both cardists and magicians in mind. The whole concept of the deck is to capture mystery with a minimalist touch, using bold strokes and a retro influence. The card backs feature horizontal traces that were created to maintain and enhance the motion of card flourishes.



At the same time, the back hides a marking system and comes in Mnemonica stack along with two reveal cards, which allows you to perform miracles right out of the eye-catching tuck box.
I honestly believe this deck needs to be given a second chance, it was made with love for the community, because just like you, i love collecting, doing magic and practicing cardistry. I hope you take the chance to give it a try. Use code KARDIFY at checkout to get your free deck of Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards.
Head to www.enigmacards.com to claim your FREE deck and just pay for shipping.

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Watch: Wizard of Oz Playing Cards on Kardify Spotlight


The Kardify 'spotlight' video series aims to give you the rundown on some of our favorite and unique decks of playing cards around. We aim to publish the 1-minute spotlight video every 3 weeks on our new Youtube channel (YouTube: kardify).

For this week, we have the beautiful Wizard of Oz Playing Cards by Kings Wild. The deck celebrates the classic story of The Wizard of Oz and comes with a cool tuck box designed to resemble a classic book. Find out more in the video below and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE (YouTube: kardify)!



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Pharmacy on Main Playing Cards. 3 More Days on Kickstarter


Only 3 more days on Kickstarter. Pharmacy on Main Playing Cards is a beautifully crafted deck inspired by vintage-style pharmacy. This is the third deck by the incredible team at Meadowlark pharmacy. From the campaign page,
With our third deck, we wanted to take a different approach in art style to keep everyone guessing. We decided to bring the theme back to our foundation: Pharmacy. Since we were going back to our roots, we decided that the best way to do so would be to pay homage to the old school small town pharmacies on Main Street.



Meadowlark Playing Cards teamed up with Russ Gray again (the illustrator from the first deck: Meadowlark Playing Cards) to create a classic deck where artwork was ornate and quality items came packaged inside metal tins. Instead of using the standard Bicycle or Arrco courts, they've updated them while still giving them a vintage feel. 


Four editions are on offer during the campaign- Classic, Premium, Pharmacist, and Supreme. Each edition comes with their own respective colorway on the card back and tuck box. Inside, the deck features a fully custom back design, courts, pips, aces, and jokers. 


The beautiful card backs feature stunning copper metallic ink on CLASSIC Edition, copper hot foil on PREMIUM Edition, and green hot foil on SUPREME Editions. 


The face cards look incredible with an antique white background embellished with eye-catching metallic copper ink. Also, custom ornate pips and court cards make this a truly exceptional deck.


In order to maintain the vintage feel, each CLASSIC Edition, PREMIUM Edition, and PHARMACIST Edition deck will be stored inside an individual tin box. The CLASSIC and PHARMACIST Editions will be placed inside a white tin, while the PREMIUM Edition decks will be placed inside a green tin. Each tin is embossed and has foam inside to help protect the deck. 


Printed by Legends Playing Card Company with Viper Finish. Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

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Limited Number of Smoke & Mirrors v8 Blue Edition Drops Today!


For the first time in almost 10 years, the Dan and Dave's Smoke & Mirrors are back in print, but this time reimagined by Card Mafia. According to Card Mafia on social media,
We are very proud to collaborate with Dan and Dave on designing a custom tuck case for the Smoke & Mirrors v8, giving it an innovative and unique feel to such a legendary design.

Like the original, the linework on these cards is just beautiful. Illustrated by hand by Si Scott the cards feature an updated back design based on the original edition released in 2008, complete with minimal court cards, custom jokers, and an intricate ace of spades! A simple yet elegant design is still a favorite among collectors, magicians, and card aficionados alike. 



The new Smoke & Mirrors decks were originally released 5 months ago on the Chinese e-commerce store, Taobao. Images of the V8's were leaked early and made the rounds on social media

 

An extremely small batch of Smoke & Mirrors v8 Blue Edition will be released today (27th October) at 11 am ET on thecardmafia.com. First-come, first-serve. Don't miss out.

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Check Out the Redesigned Black Reserve Note Playing Cards


The Black Reserve Note was the 2021 September Kings Wild Subscription deck. Designer Jackson Robinson has redesigned his original Black Reserve note with a minimalistic tuck case and updated artwork on the cards. 


Inspired by early 1900's banknote engravings from U.S. currency and features historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Lady Liberty, Alexander Hamilton, Running Antelope, and many others. 

 

The deck features a diptych joker of Jackson's rendition of George Washington Crossing the Deleware and in the background is the script from the Declaration of Independence. 

 

The face of the cards features silver foiling and KW watermark seals. The back design has both silver foiling and red foiling on the border to help emphasise the more intricate details throughout the design.



Printed by the Expert Playing Card Co. Available now on kingswildproject.com for $18.

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Twelve Terrifying Playing Cards Perfect For Halloween 2021


It's that time of the year! We have painstakingly compiled the best playing cards for All Hallows' Eve just for you. Behold! The 2021's Kardify Top 12: Decks for Halloween! This year with enough monsters, bones, ghosts, skulls, quirky characters, and pirates to keep your spine tingling through the night. If you have one that we haven't discovered. Do feel free to share.


Note that the selection expressed in this top 12 are solely those of the author and the list is in no particular order.



Little Deck of Horrors



From Ellusionist, the Little Deck of Horrors is a celebration of the nostalgically scary 'Ghost Train' with faces haunted by ghouls, goblins, and ghosts. This whimsical deck features evil characters from the yesteryears in bright neon colors with a retro graphic design. If you are looking for a cool monster-themed deck for your magic routine or a nostalgic deck for game nights, Little Deck of Horrors will definitely do the job.



2021 Trick or Treat



The 2021 Trick or Treat deck is a fully custom hand-illustrated deck featuring a monochromatic design and a nostalgic feel. Ghouls, Goblins, Werewolfs, Zombies, Skeletons, Pumpkins, and more...! Designed by Jackson Robinson, these spooky characters are completely updated with color palette and design elements to fit the theme. Definitely, a fun-filled deck brimming with artistry and ingenuity for All Hallows' Eve.



Fulton's Day of the Dead



Fulton's Day of the Dead Playing Cards is the ultimate deck of cards for the Halloween Season. The deck features original illustrations by Jeff Trish and weaves a personal story of the afterlife, Halloween, and Day of the Dead into one of the most profound back designs ever illustrated on a deck of playing cards.



Carvers V2



From Organic Playing Cards, these pumpkins won’t go bad after a few days! Sporting a fun orange border Carvers V2 looks amazing in packet cuts and fans. This semi-custom deck now comes with skeleton Kings, the Queens are witches, and the Jacks are all JACK-O-LANTERNS! This fun deck comes comes in a sealed candy wrapper.



Bicycle Monsters



A fully custom Bicycle-branded playing cards inspired by the classic monsters from stories and myths, created in a fun style that will appeal to all ages! Each set of courts represents a different type of monster, from the Water Dwellers to the Undead, Shape Shifters, and creatures not of this world. The retro feel of the deck adds to the deck charm. Definitely a great deck to use for Halloween.



Campy Creatures



The Campy Creature Deadluxe Playing Cards are designed by Keymaster Games featuring twelve unique hand illustrations of notorious B-movie horror monsters including The Blob, The Invisible Man, The Man-Eating Plant, The Swamp Creature, and many more.



Wicked Tales



Wicked Tales by the Italian designer Giovanni Meroni is the fourth deck of the Tales series inspired by Fairy Tales, Fables, and Fantasy Books. The decks offer a vast array of characters of the most popular fairy tales, from Capt. Hook, witches, to giants and orcs. Definitely a fun deck for Halloween!



Fear



Designed by Alex Pandrea, the FEAR deck was created for his favorite season and time of year! The deck sports a vibrant orange card back and features a simplistic tuck design with the caption "The Only Thing We Have To Fear, Is Fear Itself" on the front, and "...And Spiders" on the back. 



Screams at Midnight



Designed by Phill Smith, Penguin Magic's Screams at Midnight playing cards celebrate the creepy, fun monster movies of the past. Devilishly delightful creatures adorn the back design. Just like many of your favorite horror flicks, these cards use 3D technology to make the monsters jump right out at you when you wear the included glasses! The deck is also fully marked for Halloween-themed magic.



Play Dead V2



The stylish Play Dead V2 from Riffle Shuffle features mixes of bold line and shape patterns with the 3D forms, but this time with a teal-green colorway. Designed by Steven Harrison, the Skull theme pops with complementary colors and lines. 



Art of Steampunk V2



The Art of Steampunk Playing Cards Vol. 2 features a unique fantasy version of nineteenth-century Victorian England imbued with today's technology, resulting in devices and contraptions that seem to have sprung from the mind of a mad twenty-first-century scientist. The fully custom deck features iconic imagery and lots of metal detailing. The courts follow the characters in Steampunk outfits with heavy weaponry, bowler hat, goggle, and military-inspired garments with garments from the Victorian era.



Vengeance of Witches



By Nicolai Aaroe, Vengeance of Witches is a 17th-century witchcraft playing cards, manufactured with deluxe features in two limited editions. The artwork on the full bleed card backs feature intricate artwork printed with metallic copper inks and blood red accents in pantone. The face cards are hand-illustrated and feature archetypes inspired by the 17th-century witch-hunts.


The selection expressed in this top12 is solely those of the author. 


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Deck View: Abandoned (Royal Ivy Edition) Playing Cards


Luxurious. Ivy. Magic.

Abandoned Room Playing Cards are designed by Rick Davidson for the world-renowned magician, Dynamo. This intriguing deck has been created for Dynamo's Abandoned Room show, an "underground speakeasy” for magic in London, UK. This limited edition deck sports a stunning Royal Ivy Edition with breathtaking sapphire blue and gold metallic inks throughout.

The inspiration for the design of the Abandoned deck is strongly influenced by the location for the Abandoned Room show, a unique high-end hotel that features a multi-story wall of ivy. The mirrored card back design features metallic gold ink ivy and a forgotten wrought iron gate, setting the mood for a long-forgotten abandoned room.

With the obvious focus of the deck being magic, the courts are standard design but redrawn and carefully refined. The face cards have been updated with attention paid to the clarity of the pips and numbers. The deck is definitely familiar yet superior in terms of design and playability. This exquisite deck of cards captures attention before you even open it with its ornate flat black matte tuck adorned with embossed gold and sapphire blue foil.

Printed by Cartamundi on their B9 stock. The deck was made available at the Abandoned Room and online. Available now from vanishingincmagic.com for $15.

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The Fontaine ILLUSION PACK Brick Drops Today


The Fontaine ILLUSION PACK Brick drops today (October 23rd) for members. The pack contains 6 Denim Fontaines and 6 Illusion Packs, which contain 56 Gaff Cards. The first-ever Fontaine gaff deck is a collaboration with magician Calen Morelli (@thenothingexperiment).

The deck is packed full with brand new optical illusions that are just as fun to practice in front of the mirror as they are to perform. These optical are built on the normal assumptions and expectations about"reality" that so many of us already have. 


Many of these illusions are designed to be openly revealed for a deconstructed reality style of effect Calen is popularly known for.

Max of 2 bricks per customer on fontainecards.com. Denim Fontaines are 1 of 5,000 decks printed at USPCC. Illusion Packs are 1 of 5,000 decks printed at USPCC. Also, public release on Sunday, October 24th at 2pm PST. 

Article originally published on crdstry.com.

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All 4 Decks Announced During the 2021 52 Plus Joker Club Deck Virtual Launch


Yesterday, 52 Plus Joker revealed and released the anticipated 2021 Club Deck by Stockholm17 in an online virtual event. Along with the reveal were 4 brand new decks:

Cardista



EPCC’s latest addition to the Superior brand! This 4 deck series is ultra-luxurious and very well priced so that they can be used as EDC decks. Features include, full hot foil backs, Cardista thin stock, synthetic tuck box, numbered seals, and at an incredible price of just $9.96 a deck. And for that performer who wants a bit more bling, you can even get the deck with Gilded Edge for only $11.95 per deck! WOW! 


Exquisite 8teen



Another deck was announced by EPCC. After years of searching and trying, EPCC has finally managed to print an 18 color deck! With an astonishing and unique printing, press Expert can now print 9 PMS colors per side and the tuck is also printed 9 PMS outside and 9 PMS inside! :O Only limited to 500 decks and each is numbered on its seal.


Oaknut



The most limited set of cards created by Penguin Magic to date. Acorns have been included as design elements in historical decks of cards, and even appear on the cover of one of the most famed books on sleight-of-hand: The Expert at the Card Table. This special set marks the debut of UltraLux Finish. Designed by Anna Lukavska, the faces of Oaknut have been customized with new designs and deep, rich color tones that still maintain playability. The eye-catching card backs have a classically styled design with a modern flair. The tuck box is crafted from luxurious chocolate-brown paper that has the design stamped in gold foil. The sticker seal is also numbered to match the standard deck. Only 250 sets were produced! 



A new deck of playing cards by magician Michael Feldman and designed by Edo Huang that captures the conundrum of magic: “Simon Says Think For Yourself". The deck comes with custom artwork on the backs, Aces of Spades, and Jokers.

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