Deck View: Cucumber Mint (Green Edition) Playing Cards

Green. Magic. Enhanced.

The Cucumber Mint is part of the MINT 2 series by 52Kards. The decks were originally funded on Kickstarter in under 6 minutes and by the time the project ended, it achieved #3 in the Top 12 most funded playing cards on Kickstarter.

The Green Edition is the standard edition deck of the campaign. The deck feature bordered card backs with the iconic Mint pattern with improvements to the MINT marking system and slight enhancement to the back design pattern for a cleaner look. The traditional face cards have been updated while keeping the traditional design elements in place making it easily recognizable by spectators during performance.

The decks are packaged in an embossed and foil laced tuck case and then sealed with a branded tax stamp. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on a Crushed Casino Grade Bee Stock and coated with Air-Cushion Finish.

Available on 52Kards.com for $15.

52Kards Releases Mint 2 Playing Cards Online for the First Time

MINT 2 Playing Cards by 52Kards is a follow-up to the popular Launch Edition MINTs. The decks were originally funded on Kickstarter in under 6 minutes and by the time the project ended, it achieved #3 in the Top 12 most funded playing cards on Kickstarter. If you missed the crowdfunding campaign last year, here's your chance to snag a few from the 52Kards store.

The new Mints comes with a new enhanced design and fresh new flavors- Two Standard Edition decks, Blueberry Mint (Blue), and Cucumber Mint (Green), one Limited Kickstarter Exclusive Frost Mint and one Ultra Limited Foil Frost Mint.

The standard editions feature bordered card backs, while the limited editions are borderless. The card backs of the Foil Frost Mint are especially stunning with the iconic Mint pattern Foil Stamped in Cobalt Blue Metal Luxe technology.

All four decks feature a refined card stock for optimal handling, improved multi-directional Mint marking system and slight enhancement to the back design pattern for a cleaner look.

The decks are packaged in a beautiful embossed and foil laced tuck case and then sealed with a branded tax stamp. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on a Crushed Casino Grade Bee Stock and coated with Air-Cushion Finish.

52Kards' MINT 2 is Killing it on Kickstarter. Raised Over $240k in 24 Hours!

This is what's currently trending in the playing cards industry: MINT 2 Playing Cards. Without surprise, the latest project by 52Kards managed to hit its initial funding goal of $26k in under 6 minutes! We have featured many playing cards Kickstarter projects since 2013 and we have never seen anything like this!

At the moment, the MINT 2 project is the #1 trending project on Kickstarter with over $245k+ with no sign of stopping. Currently at #3 on the Top12 most funded playing cards Kickstarter list (to be updated after MINT 2 campaign). If the momentum continues, it will surpass the second and possibly the top spot (currently held by Elodin Enterprise's Name of the Wind Art Deck (2017)- $630k).

MINT 2 starts with the Standard Edition Blueberry MINT, the Limited Edition Frost Mint. and rounds off with the Fresh Cucumber Mint deck which will be unlocked as a stretched goal. The decks feature a refined (Crushed Casino Grade Bee Stock) card stock for optimal handling, MAJOR improvements to the MINT marking system and slight enhancement to the back design pattern for a cleaner look.

Pledge starts from $13 and will be printed by the U.S. Playing Cards Co.

52Kards' MINT 2 Will Launch With Two Fresh New Flavors

MINT Playing Cards are back with a new enhanced design and fresh new flavors! In 2016, the team at 52Kards released the Launch Edition MINTs on Kickstarter and it was extremely popular! The project raised over $119k and made the Top12 most funded playing cards project list. The decks have been completely sold out for over a year.

On the second edition, Asad told Kardify,

Fans of the cards have been messaging every day asking when they will be available again. After months of development and planning, 52Kards is proud to present... MINT 2. With your support, we can bring back a new and improved MINT with fresh new flavors!

Two new flavors will be made available during the campaign, the Standard Edition Blueberry MINT, and the Limited Edition Frost Mint. Both decks feature a refined (Crushed Casino Grade Bee Stock) card stock for optimal handling, MAJOR improvements to the MINT marking system and slight enhancement to the back design pattern for a cleaner look.

The Limited Edition Frost Mint sports a beautiful borderless design printed with metallic inks. The tuck box design will remain a surprise for now, but trust that it will be stunning. The Limited Edition deck will be a Kickstarter exclusive and will not be sold after the campaign is over!

During the campaign, you will be able to add the deck as an add-on for $20 each, with a maximum of 12 Limited Edition decks per backer. This deck is expected to become a high-value collectible item, just like the original Limited Edition Black MINT.

Launching on Kickstarter July 1st, 2018. Don't miss out!

Deck View: Mint (Limited Edition) Playing Cards

Limited. Stunning. Magic.

Over 2 years in the making, the Mint Limited Edition Playing Cards was one of three decks from 52Kards' Kickstarter project and was featured on our Top12 of 2016. Designed for the workers, the Mint Limited Edition playing cards provide a merger of form and function.

The elegant borderless back design features beautiful tri-color design with gold line accents and masks an incredibly intuitive marking system for the clever magician to take advantage of. The deck showcases gorgeous semi-custom courts, custom pips and indices, custom Ace of Spades and a minimalistic custom tuck box with embossed gold foil and interior printing. Truly stunning!

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company and coated with the legendary Air Cushion Finish to provide for the smoothest spread, fans, and shuffles. Available now from 52kards.

For other cool playing cards, check out JP Playing Cards.

News: The MINT (Launch Edition) Playing Cards Are Now Available for Preorder from 52Kards

One of the most funded playing card campaign on Kickstarter this year, the team at 52Kards are now taking preorders for the launch edition of the MINT decks- the Black Mint and the Raspberry Mint. This is Good news for those who missed out on the campaign!

Designed for the workers, both deck features elegant modern back design, gaff cards, custom seal, embossed, foiled tuck exterior and beautiful interior foiled tuck design. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on the highest quality card stock available.

Added bonus? Both are decks are marked and are now available for pre-order on 52kards here for $12.97. Shipping begins next week right after the pre-order window closes.

News: The Mint Collection Hits $80k, Teases Final Stretch Goal

The final stretch goal for the Mint Playing Cards by 52Kards has finally been revealed in an update titled "One Final Stretch Goal", a reference to the close of the Kickstarter campaign in the coming week.

In a Kickstarter update, founder Asad Chaudhry revealed the new Edition to the Mint Collection: The Raspberry Mint deck.

"The next edition we have planned is the Raspberry Mint deck, and we were originally going to release it next year sometime," Asad said. "However due to the massive success of this project, if we reach our next stretch goal then we can get the Raspberry Mints printed at the same time as the Black Mints!"

If funding makes it to $90k, the Raspberry Mint deck will be unlocked and will be available to backers as a $10 add-on. The new Edition will include all the same features as the Black Mint deck: marking system, gas cards, custom seal, embossed & foiled tuck exterior and interior foiled tuck design. No expenses have been spared!

You can guarantee yourself a copy of the Mint Collection, which is expected to ship in June 2016, by pledging at least $10. Head to the Kickstarter page to see all of the other pledge tiers and rewards. Funding comes to a close in less than 5 days, ending March 3.

First Look: The Mint Collection by 52Kards

[Update] The Black Mint Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter. Deck funded under 40 mins.

Earlier this month, 52Kards announced the merger with Toronto-based magic studio Jon Noir. The merger brings Christofer Lacoste into the 52Kards team. We believe the merger opens up many opportunities and will further capitalise on an already strong platform targeting young aspiring Magicians.

Along with the merger news, 52Kards are preparing to launch its first custom deck. Over 2 years in the making, the Black Mint Playing Cards (formerly known as the Rion Collection) will be coming to Kickstarter on February 1st 2016.

Designed for the workers, these playing cards provide a merger of form and function. The elegant back design is aesthetically appeasing to the eye without attracting any unwanted attention; and yet they mask an incredibly intuitive marking system for the clever magician to take advantage of. Also included are several gaffs to help the working magician perform special effects that will not be possible with an average deck.

The Black Mint deck will be printed by the United States Playing Card Company on the highest quality card stock available. It will be coated with the legendary Air Cushion Finish to provide for the smoothest spread, fans, and shuffles. Pledge starts from $10 per deck and there will be early bird tiers and stretched goals waiting to be unlocked.

[Update] The Black Mint Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter. 

To join the wait list, head to 52kards.com/mint. Images courtesy of 52Kards.

Kickstarter: 7 Questions with Asad Chaudhry of the Foundations of Card Magic

What is the best way to approach magic? What are the most important things to learn? In what order should I learn them in? Currently funding on Kickstarter, the Foundations of Card Magic will answer those questions with structured video course on powerful AND practical card magic.

Created by Asad Chaudhry of 52kards, the goal of Foundations of Card Magic is to make the course approachable for complete beginner, and at the same time provide a lot of value for experienced magicians. As there are a lot of materials to cover (from basic card handling to techniques, flourishes and routines), the instructions will be thorough, yet concise. The video will be shot with multiple angles and have slow motion footage when relevant. This will all be compiled into a DVD..

We had a quick chat with Asad on his background in Magic, 52kards, using Kickstarter, the idea behind the Foundations of Card Magic and his thoughts on the community support he's been getting.

Can you tell us about yourself and what is your background in Magic?
Sure, I’m a 26 year old guy living in San Jose, California. I started learning about magic almost 13 years ago after seeing a friend do a back palm card vanish at school. It quickly became an obsession and I started spending hours every day reading magic books and practicing. My focus has always been close-up sleight of hand magic with playing cards, but I also dabble a bit with rings and coins. I ended up going to school for electrical engineering and spent a few years working in the industry before quitting my job earlier this year to work on 52Kards full time.

Can you tell us quickly about 52Kards and how it came about?
The Youtube channel actually came first. I had amassed quite a large collection of tutorials on card magic, and it was becoming difficult to organize them in a clean way. I built the website and developed a very user friendly video library to allow visitors to find exactly the type of video(s} they are looking for. You can see it in action over at 52Kards.

Later on I added the deck store, the community section, the blog, etc; but the videos have always been the core of 52Kards.

From running a vibrant site for a community of aspiring card magicians to starting your own Kickstarter project. When did you first start thinking about using Kickstarter? What made you decide to take the plunge?
The Foundations of Card Magic has been in the back of my mind for quite some time now. Using Kickstarter to launch it was a no-brainer for me. I love the Kickstarter community and am thrilled to see so many amazing projects being funded by ordinary people. Over the last couple of years I have gathered large following of magicians and playing card enthusiasts, and I have never sold anything to my audience before; so it just made a lot of sense to crowd fund the project.

Can you describe the Foundations of Card Magic project and why you are passionate about it?
The Foundations of Card Magic is a culmination of the strongest and most practical card magic I have come across thus far. It will consist of the material that I feel is the most important for students of this craft to learn. I get messages every day from students asking questions like “what is the best way to approach magic? What are the most important things to learn? In what order should I learn them in?” Magic has been such a blessing in my life and I’m excited to share it with others who are eager to learn.

From the project page, what are a few of your favorite reward levels and why? 
The $25 is the most popular. You get a digital download of the DVD and you get invited to a private Facebook Group for magicians called “The Inner Circle”. My favorite is probably the $50, where you get everything I just mentioned, plus I ship you a signed deck of cards from my personal collection (shipping fee is on the house).

The project is currently 4x above the initial funding goal. What do you think of the playing card community in terms of the feedback and support that you’ve been getting?
The feedback I have received from the project has been incredible. I wasn’t expecting to hit the funding goal so fast and so many times over. I think there is a lot of overlap between the magic community and playing card community, but I think most of the people backing this project are probably magicians first, and card collectors second. Most of us magicians completely geek out over custom decks though :P

Finally, what are your favourite playing card decks? 
Here’s a few that come to mind. Not in any particular order... Split Spades, Monarchs, Empire, Aurum, Classic Bikes are good and JAQK Cellars.

Awesome project Asad! At the time of writing, the project is 500% funded with 23 days to go.


Don't miss out! Pledge now to get the digital download or physical copy of the DVD. Backers will also receive a life time membership to the 52Kards Inner Circle group.