Joker and the Thief is set to launch Maidens Playing Cards next month on Kickstarter. Joker and the Thief playing cards combine functionality, quality, and elegance while offering new decks with beautiful craftsmanship and meticulous details. Here are 5 things you should know about the hauntingly beautiful Maidens Playing Cards.
1. Joker and the Thief has recruited fresh artistic talent for Maidens. Instagram is brimming with talent, but Joker and the Thief always decide to bring on board the very best. Founder James Milaras explains, “Joining the team is Sydney based artist Kentaro Yoshida. He is known for his bold, striking and organic designs. Maidens sports a 100% custom and designed from the ground up over a period of 10 months, and brings the story of the Joker and the Thief into mystical, paranormal territory.”
2. Proudly Printed in America to the Highest Possible Standards. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company under the watchful eye of Dan and Dave Industries and utilizing the signature “Thin Stock” and finish. Maidens are expected to be Joker and the Thief’s very BEST handling deck.
3. Maidens’ tuck case has been meticulously thought out. Joker and the Thief is going for round 2 with Letterpress Studio, Clove St. Press based in San Diego California. “Using an incredible dyed creme colored paper stock, letter pressing techniques and foil stamping inside and out, Maidens is fixing to be the company’s most unique tuck case. All papers, colors and foils were hand selected by Founder James Milaras whilst in San Diego.”
4. The Maidens Kickstarter Trailer is a sight to behold! Founder, James Milaras has flown to meet with Joker and the Thief’s cinematographer, Reuben Nutt in Brisbane, Australia to shoot the Maidens trailer on location. “Expect epic visuals and epic Cardistry!”
5. Getting in early on Kickstarter will snag you $10 decks! “The first to arrive on the Maidens campaign page upon its launch at 6PM PDT on September 1st will have access to killer early bird specials. Single and two deck specials at $10 a deck with Free Shipping within the USA is something you won’t want to miss out on!”
