Creators: The Magical Art of the Impossible with Magician Jackson Aces

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

Blending live magic with insights into perception, memory, and cognition, he reveals the psychological shortcuts that shape how we see and interpret reality. Rather than simply performing tricks, Aces uses cardistry and magic to examine how easily the mind constructs assumptions and fills in gaps... often leading us to misunderstand what we think we’ve seen. 

The result is a performance that challenges audiences to question not just the methods behind magic, but the reliability of their own perception. Filmed in his hometown Sutherland, NSW, the talk marked a personal milestone for Jackson... made even more special with his mother in the audience.

Here is Issue 108 of Kardify Magazine!

Issue 108 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-April to mid-May. 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:   

+ Alice Adventures in Wonderland: A visually rich, art-driven  deck that reimagines the classic tale through the lens of Japanese Ukiyo-e and surrealist influence. Check it out!

+ The NEW Arthurian: From Kings Wild Project, the Arthurian playing cards are back with a new Limited Black Edition with more faithful colour execution.

+ Mazinger Z: Inspired by the retro-futuristic charm of the original series, the deck captures the spirit of classic mecha design! 

+ Fortnite: The latest Theory11deck brings the energy and personality of the iconic battle royale game into a collectible  deck built for game nights and fans alike featuring vibrant colours, recognizable imagery, and fan-favourite characters drawn from the game’s long-running history. 

+ UNITY Vol. 2: An ambitious follow-up to the award-winning Unity One,  bringing together 28 designers from around the world under a shared theme: music and cards. Have a look!

+ Alabaster:  TCC Fashion's crowdfunded deck reimagines classical sculpture through a luxury playing card collection centred on texture, light, and relief-inspired craftsmanship.

+ Centurio: From Vanda Cards the first chapter in a series inspired by ancient civilizations, with artwork by Victor Kevruh centered on the grandeur of Ancient Rome.  Find out more!

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

The Age of Titans Playing Cards SOLD OUT!

The Age of Titans playing cards by Kings Wild Project is a limited-edition dinosaur-themed playing card deck that channels the bold, nostalgic aesthetic of prehistoric classroom artwork from the 1970s and 1980s. 

Inspired by vintage museum illustrations, old science textbooks, educational posters, and retro paleontology art, the deck embraces a colorful, larger-than-life visual style filled with towering dinosaurs, dramatic landscapes, and classic scientific illustration influences.

Marketed with the tagline “Big teeth. Big color. Big nostalgia,” the release celebrates prehistoric giants through a playful yet highly detailed design approach that appeals to both playing card collectors and fans of retro science culture. 

The project reflects the growing trend of thematic collectible decks that combine pop-culture nostalgia with luxury card production.

The deck launched last week as a limited Kings Wild release for $18 and was quickly sold out! 

Final Days! Black Roses (Sunny Days Edition) Playing Cards

Black Roses (Sunny Days Edition) Playing Cards by Black Roses Playing Cards is a calm, thoughtfully designed deck that reinterprets the Black Roses aesthetic through softer tones, minimalist elegance, and hidden functionality.

Rather than relying on loud visuals, Sunny Days Edition focuses on subtle detail work and balanced colour palettes designed to evoke calmness and lightness while still maintaining the brand’s signature sophistication.

This edition features fully custom artwork with every standard court card carefully redrawn for cleaner lines and a more refined appearance. The lighter colourway introduces a fresh visual identity while preserving the recognizable Black Roses design language

Beyond aesthetics, the deck is packed with hidden utility for magicians and card enthusiasts. A fully marked reader back system is seamlessly integrated into the floral back design, allowing performers to identify cards instantly while remaining virtually invisible to spectators. 

Additional hidden revelations, subtle one-way face elements, and specialty gaff cards, including a mismade Queen of Clubs and duplicate 2 of Diamonds.... expand the deck’s creative possibilities for magic routines and visual storytelling.

Limited to 2,000 decks worldwide. Printed by WJPC and pledge starts at $15 on Kickstarter.