scans of each card can be seen at http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/Cards/Hive1.html

The Hive also won the Best Jokers award from UnitedCardists 2014 Deck of the Year http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=

artist: Brendan Hong

ARK has once again pioneered a unique and creative playing card tuck box structure. The tuck box shape is modeled after the magic theater from the last century. When the box is unfolded, a three-dimensional magic theater stage will appear before your eyes, with the magician standing center stage, performing the famous 'Sawing a lady/person in half' illusion.

When closed, the artwork on the tuck box depicts a Western-style detached building, the performance poster at the entrance of the theater, the Illusionist signboard that can be seen from afar, the figure of the magician in the skylight on the top floor, the splendor of the window sill... presented with these countless details, one cannot help but imagine the crowded scene at the entrance of the theater where celebrities in gorgeous evening wear gather one after another before the show.

The Classic Box Set is limited to 1500 numbered sets. Includes two (2) decks: Colored Deck & Champagne Deck.

Throughout the history of the Peking Opera, there exists two resplendent opera theaters, known to be the pinnacle of traditional opera stages. One is the Changyin Pavilion (畅音阁) inside the Forbidden City, and the other is the Qingyin Pavilion (清音阁) in the Chengde Mountain Resort. Based on where they are located, it is not difficult to conclude that both these opera theaters were used by the royal family.

The name After Sound (余音) Translated: Lingering Sound was derived from this: Playing one song after another, the sonorous sound reverberates and lingers among the rafters, causing one to appreciate its deep affection, elegance, and splendor.

The Classic Box Set is limited to 1500 numbered sets. Includes two(2) decks: Colored Deck & Champagne Deck.

• Card Box Made of Stereo 3D Embossing Technology
• Inner Part of the Tuck Box has Gold Metallic Foil Patterns
• Handcrafted Illustration: Took more than 100 Days to Complete
• Limited to 1000 worldwide, with numbered seal on the bottom of the tuckbox

Madame LaVeau the Soothsayer, released as part of Stockholm's 2023 Patron Awards.

I had in mind a new odd fellow and finally I found some inspiration and started to sketch some odd court cards based on a concept.

The way I am distributing characteristics of the characters is displayed in the black table. Long story short: I picked the number of court cards (12) and I am matching them with the 12 houses of the zodiac, the 12 months, and 12 major arcana associated to that month (like my Keymaster Tarot Calendar). Suits are associated to seasons, and this will affect the color palette difference between red and black cards.

Who is Madame Laveau? find Marie Laveau on wikipedia. I did not take everything from the original character, just the last name and the mystic aspect.

Premium playing cards by theory11 featuring all of your favorite characters in four spellbinding color editions, representing the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff! Relive the most memorable moments of the iconic series every time the cards are brought out for play.

The outer packaging is simply magical. Opulent, ornate gold foil. Striking house-colored foil accents. Precise, ultra-detailed embossing. A box that is luxurious to the touch and the eyes at every angle.

Your favorite characters have been brought to life! Harry proudly holds the Golden Snitch and his Nimbus 2000. Voldemort wields his wand made of yew. Snape teaches Potions class with his Advanced Potion Making textbook. Luna Lovegood sports her signature Spectrespecs, along with many more characters!

Theory11 produces the world’s finest playing cards. The cards themselves are made in the USA - printed on FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks, and starch-based laminates.

Harry Potter Playing Cards feature completely custom artwork in every aspect of the design, with the Aces, Jokers, box design, & court cards inspired directly by fan-favorite characters and events in the Wizarding World.

Harry Potter Playing Cards are the perfect tribute to the Wizarding World. From the Sorcerer’s Stone to the Deathly Hallows, follow and experience the storyline and its iconic moments every time they’re held in your hands.

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1129-harry_potter_t11

Every aspect of this deck of cards is uniquely illustrated and designed with as much detail as possible to create a deck of cards that will be loved by Tolkien fans all over the world. Including beloved characters like Frodo Baggins, Gandalf the Grey, and Aragorn, each card features beautifully illustrated characters that honor the legacy and story created by Professor Tolkien. Alongside the more familiar characters of the story, I also include endearing characters like Tom Bombadil, Glorfindel, and Goldberry. 

Each of the characters from The Fellowship of the Ring™ deck is pulled from the text and brought to life in a new and fresh way. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingswildproject/the-lord-of-the-rings-playing-cards-vol-1/description

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Introducing Joker and the Thief’s SEAFARERS Playing Cards! From the darkest depths, from the furthest horizons.They come, great travellers of the sea. Sailing for eternity on strange waters. The Joker and the Thief Return.

Following the success of the Joker and the Thief reprints, we have decided we want to focus on more original designs heading into the future. Since the beginning of our brand, we have developed a list of themes that we’ve wanted to explore. Nautical is one of them, and the perfect opportunity arose when we began collaborating with Gustavo Magalhães. As a passionate artist hailing from Brazil, Gus was keen to bring the concept to life and carry the symbolism, characters and vibe over to Seafarers.

We wanted to create a classic deck of cards reminiscent of vintage United States Playing Card Co. designs. We intentionally went this route because of how classic designs survive the test of time. Gus was instrumental in striking the balance between classic design and our signature vibe.

All the features you want, know and love!

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

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