Deck View: Pioneers Playing Cards

Exploration. Discovery. Curiosity.

When Ellusionist first teased PIONEERS on social media, the images generated quite a buzz as it was a departure from their usual modern design. This beautiful deck is fully custom, inside and out. From the distinctive deck seal to the impeccable pips. Every detail and line on the tuck, backs, aces, and jokers was painstakingly hand-drawn by renowned playing card artist Oban Jones.

On the card back is a lady of liberty, with a phoenix at her feet. In her left hand is the flag of the United States – in her right is the lesser-known but equally poignant flag of Chicago. The back design celebrates the 1893 World’s Fair, a spectacle that commemorates the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival to the new world. Also, hidden in the design are 52 easily-readable markings, to use for either magic, mischief, or both. 

The deck is kept secure in an exquisitely constructed tuck box, capturing the texture of the period-accurate paper. Debossed in all the right places, to create a 4th dimension of quality. The deck inside is printed by Cartamundi on luxury-pressed E7 stock for that crushed but durable feel.

Available now on Ellusionist.com. Use coupon code KARDIFY for 10% off your order.