Hey guys, Shin here! I am so happy to introduce my new Limited Edition deck of custom playing cards, NOC x Shin Lim. These playing cards have made many appearances in my magic routines on T.V. and is the perfect fit for the magic moments I strive to create. Minimal, elegant, and striking. I have partnered with the House of Playing Cards to create exactly what I wanted. A deck that features my brand, but is simple enough to use for anything you want! Magic, cardistry... even play some poker with them. I have a small confession to make. There might or might not be a secret "Shin" card included with every deck that would allow you to perform a trick I created. But shh, magicians only! NOC x Shin Lim Playing Cards features the BEST quality paper and finish printed in the U.S.A, a custom box with red foil stamping, a foil seal, and custom Ace of Spades and Jokers. These are likely to sell out quickly so grab a few! Printed to perfection by The United States Playing Cards Company Bicycle Premium Stock with Air-Cushion Finish Marked for Clubs, Hearts, Spades, and Diamonds Special SHIN LIM gaff card included

This is a very limited release of a NOC deck designed and printed by House of Playing Cards for Magic8 Company out of China for their 15th Year Anniversary. These cards are printed in the United States by USPCC. They were printed exclusively for a convention in China this summer and the only other way to get them would be to attend their convention. Once they are gone, they're gone forever. Enjoy this NEW color, keep enjoying your summer! Printed to perfection by The United States Playing Cards Company Bicycle Premium Stock with Air-Cusion Finish Marked for clubs, hearts, spades, and diamonds. Special 15 of Hearts gaff card included.

Good day! I am Paul, the artist behind the Water Margin playing cards. I've looked through quite a few Asian or Chinese-themed playing cards and don't feel like I've found any with themes that are top-notch. This inspired me to work on this project - I am a Chinese history buff and I admire the classic Japanese art genre of Ukiyo-e, so I thought it is perfect to work on a follow-up to my previous successful project "Battle of Muscles".

I chose one of the four great Chinese classical novels, "Water Margin", also known as "Outlaws of the Marsh", as the main theme. You may have seen it as "Suikoden" in Japanese. The novel is about a band of outlaws rebelling against the corrupted government during the Song Dynasty.

Out of the 108 heroes in the novel, I chose 14 that readers are most familiar with due to their amazing stories. I borrowed some influence from Ukiyo-e where the Water Margin theme was popular. Not to mention early Chinese playing cards actually used the theme (see above image). I also incorporated a little taste of my sense of humor into the project as well. I hope to embellish the deck of playing cards with a little more "Chinese-ness".

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/71-the_water_margin

These are the 1st Playing cards V2. Available in a limited quantity only and never to be reprinted. These Playing Cards are made with the highest quality stock by the United States Playing Card Company. Crushed and Air Cushioned finish. The tuck case is made of smooth paper that feels like velvet with a gold foil ring rapping around and 1ST debossed and cut out in the front of the deck. This deck includes identical jokers, an add card featuring an illustration by Abraham Garcia Sanchez, a 4 of spades duplicate and something special on the King of Hearts.