Dan and Dave information: We all know a lightbulb is the symbol for ideas, but did you know that tungsten is the element that shines? Designers Jacques Denain and Henri de Sant Julien of France used this physical property as a basis to explore their own creativity in a truly unique deck of cards. The back design depicts earth bursting with ideas. Each card represents a different thought so we invite you to scan the quick response codes on the back of each card as they will lead you to further information. The Jokers and court cards are based on actual people. The Jack of Spades, for example, is a tribute to French magician, Dominique Duvivier. There is a small labyrinth on an extra card to remind us how difficult it is to find a good idea and with this deck we challenge you to do just that. Produced for the artists private use and never intended to be sold, only a limited quantity will ever be available. Designed in France by Jacques Denain and Henri de Saint Julien. Printed by the US Playing Card Company.

The Second Edition of Artifice added a functional border on the back to improve upon the deceptiveness of sleights requiring the alignment of cards, such as a Push Off Double or Elmsley count.

• Exclusive Performance Coating provides exceptional handling • True-metallic silver line art • Prime casino-grade stock for control and durability • Stylized border, maintaining the aesthetics of the original design • Built-in reveal on jokers • Consulted with a dozen card pros including Asher, Fisher and Madison • Designed by top Ellusionist designers, Jason Brumbalow, Lee McKenzii and Carlos Batlló  • Printed at the US Playing Card Company, with the highest quality control available

The SEASONS Set is a limited set of playing cards that visually captures the changing seasons. Unique from other deck sets, these cards embrace two different illustrated artworks while still maintaining a consistency for the set. The back designs incorporate intricate flourishing to entrance any spectator. The cards are produced by The United States Playing Card Company to ensure the quality and craftsmanship that playing card collector's have come to expect. The SEASONS Set is the first card set in the world to display the culmination of the following features: 100% custom artwork Subtle one-way court card design The New "Magic Finish" Aristocrat Stock Platinum Metallic Ink Platinum Foil Embossing Asymmetrical Wrap-Around Box Design

Scans of each card can be seen atwww.marytcusack.com/maryc/Cards/Timeless.html Timeless is another release by RSVP Magic and features early work from designer Lotrek of Half Moon Playing Cards. A really sharp fully custom deck with a well designed back that lends itself well to the theme and keeps a two way back design dynamic. The deck also features slightly stylized pips, custom Ace of Spades and only one Joker. The deck also comes with two "gaff" cards and a double backer for some nice effects. Note the two images of the King of Hearts below...very subtle. Built into this very special deck are the following unique features: Each custom designed court card depicts a different hour of the day and these have been printed in 'Chased' order allowing for some superb effects that are unique only to this deck. Ideas are limited only by your imagination. Includes one custom designed Joker, a duplicate King of Diamonds with a different time feature that allows for the effect of moving a time to the predicted one, a duplicate Jack of Spades with a broken clock face and one double backer.