Kings Wild Shorts December 2021 standard edition

Full dEck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1127-kwp_a_pirate_carol

This series celebrates the beauty of Moroccan architecture and the origins around it. Because they were unable to create art with the human figure (sculptures and paintings), they celebrated their art by embracing complex and intricate geometry. These patterns were a way of expressing themselves and is what built the culture into what it is today. Throughout the following decks you’ll see multiple examples of different types of plaster and zellij pattern work, including a custom-made discovery pattern for the faces and courts.

Introducing Exquisite Bolder with Perfecta Foil - QUANTITY LIMITED!* The original Exquisite Bold from Expert Playing Card Co.® was the first deck by any card company to to incorporate foil into the back design of a playing card. We did this a few years ago and the Exquisite Bold decks sold out quickly and became a sensation. They are now hard to find. Now Expert has done it again. By creating and introducing Perfecta Foil Expert has moved the bar again. This new technology allows for foil to be extremely accurate and also can be shaded to add the illusion of depth to the design. This is just a first use of this technology but what a first it is! Like the original Exquisite Bold this new version also sports our Master Finish. They handle beautifully, even better than the originals. They are also cut traditionally so that Faro shuffles work perfectly. The tuck is also very special. It's sideways like Expert pioneered some years ago but this time we used a very heavy soft touch material and used Pefecta Foil on the tuck, Spot UV and 3d embossing. The tuck is just as special as this great deck.

The Inspiration for this project has been an interesting one. So many of my decks in the past have centered around a theme or a specific moment in History. Because of this, I have always had historical characters to feature in my decks depending on the theme.

For this project, the beginnings were a little bit different. Many times between projects I will spend a few days just gathering reference and pouring over tons of beautiful images of art and other things that I might find inspiration from.

As I was searching for a creative direction for a new project, a song began to play on my playlist that really caught my attention. My wife sometimes calls me a nerd in my choice of music. I enjoy listening to all types of music but when I am working I seem to find the most focus listening to instrumental music from cinema, games, and other types of media.

This song captivated me, and it was the catalyst for the entire project. I put it on repeat and listened to it to all day while creating a completely new set of court cards from the images of, what I would describe as a mixture of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. The designs that transpired over the course of the day were promising to me, and most of very different from any of my previous work.

The title of the deck was actually derived from the title of the song that sparked it, Invocation.

The Platinum Edition decks are printed by Cartamundi on the B9 Linen Finish with Silver Cold Foil on both the back and faces of the cards.

The deck is packaged in a beautiful letterpressed tuck case by Clover St Press and features hot foil stamped with Silver and Black Foil. Embossed to enhance the look and feel of the tuck case.

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingswildproject/the-invocation-exquisite-hand-illustrated-playing Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/25-invocation_platnium

Whiskey Playing Cards takes you on a journey through the four main whiskey regions: Scotland, Japan, Ireland and North America. The traditional standing clubs align with Scotch Single Malts, the riches and refinement of diamonds mirror Japan’s approach to craft and blends, the romance and passion of hearts blend into Ireland’s bright and floral tastes, and the aggression and power of North America represent bourbons and ryes that pack the heat. Each court card is a character themself, embodying different types of whiskey with an easy to remember tasting notes intertwined in their costumes. Comes in 4 editions - Whiskey on the Rocks, Neat, Water, Barrel https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curiouscask/whiskey-playing-cards

Inspired by one of my favorite longships from US Naval History, The USS Constitution. Old Ironsides is my tribute to both the actual ship and to the War Series deck "Dreadnaught" that The United States Playing Card Company produced during the WWI.

The Old Ironsides deck were printed By The United States Playing Card Company

Only 250 Produced

Inspired by one of my favorite longships from US Naval History, The USS Constitution. Old Ironsides is my tribute to both the actual ship and to the War Series deck "Dreadnaught" that The United States Playing Card Company produced during the WWI.

The Old Ironsides deck were printed By The United States Playing Card Company

Only 950 Produced

Full deck scan here: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/208-ascension_silver_wolves

With a certain personally beloved series broadcasting its final season this year, I was inspired to create these decks as an homage while giving it a spin in my style and interpretation. To me, the aspect I wanted to focus on were the diverse "families" depicted in the series as opposed to individual heroes, villains and so forth. Each house has their own agendas and values that they live (or die, a lot) by and I couldn't help but find that intriguing. I thought to myself, how could I represent each family visually and voila, "Ascension Playing Cards" came into existence.

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steveminty/ascension-playing-cards

In 2012, Encarded released Aurum, our second deck which was inspired by the design of Venice, Italy. Featuring rich purple and metallic gold tones, with intricate detail and "purposeful imperfection" Aurum has gone on to become a coveted collector deck. Available in 3 versions, all have become almost impossible to find, with the rarest Laser Cut Edition often trading for $500+.

When designing Aurum, the original vision for the design eclipsed what was possible to print at the time. Luckily, with advances in foil and printing techniques we can finally see the shimmer, reflection and detail that we imagined back in 2012. Aurum Deus is a completely new design, but takes the original Aurum and expands on it while infusing true reflective gold into the visual aspects.

Aurum Deus is a limited edition release of 1000 decks. Each will feature an intricate foil backed design, custom face art, a pearlescent white, purple and gold box with custom cutout windows that combines the aspects of the original Aurum versions, and a uniquely shaped and hand numbered seal.

Wayfarers has all the features that you could ever possibly want or need in a deck of playing cards!

• 100% Custom Design - Illustrated from Scratch!
• Designed in Spain - Produced in Australia
• Made in America!
• Featuring Crush Paper Stock and Finish
• Incredible Handling and Outstanding Durability - Designed to Handle like a Dream!
• Thin Borders
• Speciality Tuck Case - Masterfully crafted utilising Heidelberg machines at our letterpress studio in Southern California!
• Foil. Embossing. Letterpress on both the Interior and Exterior of the Tuck
• Premium Quality Imported Dyed Paper for Tuck Case
• Perforated Custom Shaped Seal

Full Deck Scan by Cardtograher MacStrat

A time before the United States existed, a time when we were subjects of a King across an ocean. The Sons of Liberty operated in the shadows, leaving secret signals, passing hidden messages, and meeting in the dead of night. However, people soon rallied with them, and their cause to resist British oppression quickly spread throughout the colonies.

 

These playing cards embody the spirit of freedom that the Sons of Liberty fought for, featuring Freemason symbols, the Liberty Tree, and many other secret images. A few of the many heroes of the War are represented on the court cards, giving you a chance to become acquainted with some of the brave men and women who risked their lives for our freedom.

In 2018 my friend and I opened our own little independent pharmacy in a small Nebraskan town (Hickman). As a way to bring a smile to the faces of our customers, I learned a few VERY SIMPLE card illusions ("tricks are what whores do for money" -Gob Bluth). During the process I fell in love with playing cards, magic, and cardistry. Short story long, I talked to some WONDERFUL individuals (including Brendan Hong and Gio aka Thirdway) and they inspired me to create a deck for the pharmacy. I reached out to an incredible illustrator, Russell Gray, and after almost a year of brainstorming and countless adjustments, we created the Meadowlark Deck. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. If you find yourself in Lincoln (Nebraska), I encourage you to take a 10 minute detour south and visit the pharmacy. I would love to see your cardistry moves and card illusions! Deck Features Full Custom Deck (Back, Court, Pips, Aces & Jokers) Embossed Foil Printed Tuck Box by St. Clove Press Metallic Copper Ink Traditionally cut Poker size Designed by: Russell Gray Produced by: Art of Play Printed by: USPCC 52 Cards + 2 Jokers Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/512-meadowlarks

Created and printed by Peter Dunham and Linnea Gits (UUSI), and William Kalush (Expert Playing Card Company) exclusively for the 52 Plus Joker. This limited edition deck has design elements inspired by earth tones. Fully customized. UUSI style monotone faces and Guilloché style back design.

Note: V1 has the blue and white seal on the deck.

scans of every card can be viewed at

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/cards/AnimalKingdom.html

Made in the USA on FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests, starch-based laminates, and vegetable-based inks. Illustrated by Hatch Design in San Francisco, California.

part of proceedes go to world wildlife fund

Award-winning designer Lotrek (OathPlayingCards) and South Carolina based magician Kellar O'Neil join forces to bring you CHARMERS: a uniquely elegant deck of playing cards, evoking the art, luxury and taste of the Victorian Era. Ideal for magicians, playing card collectors and card enthusiasts alike. Printed by Cartamundi in Belgium on their proprietary Slimline stock with True Linen B9 finish.

KickStarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/charmers/charmers-playing-cards

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/134-charmers_green_purple

Note: Green and Purple contain the same art

2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Tuck', 'Best Joker'

Designed by Lotrek of 'Oath Playing Cards' & Produced by magician Kellar O'Neill, 'The Southern Charmer'.

Printed by Oath Playing Cards in Greece, has the same stock and faces as the Charmers red deck (German 310gsm casino grade stock & Maestro V2 finish):

The back design features a regal Turquoise color with gold foil stamping.

The tuck case is made of a pearlescent golden stock, covered with a beautiful silk fabric, printed with gold foil.

All decks are numbered and sealed on a protective cellophane.

KickStarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/charmers/charmers-playing-cards

2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Ace', 'Best Joker'

You can either decide to take the design at its cover (and don’t get us wrong, it is beautiful), or you can allow yourself to be drawn closer, and spend some time discovering the plethora of hidden details lurking in the corners of the illustrations. In fact, there are different forms of the devil’s outline scattered around the faces of the decks, and it requires some close inspection to reveal them. You can say that the Devil is in the details, but the closer you look, the less you see…

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1934022080/devils-in-the-detail