Cardistry: Dealersgrip Member Leaves Group

Tobias Levin has left Dealersgrip. The news was announced via a message shared on social media and confirmed by Oliver Sogard. Dealersgrip formed in 2014 and have since released multiple cardistry tutorials including the award-winning flourish “Flip Phone” and recently, the STRIPE Playing Cards.

The message announcing Tobias’s departure read;

Hey guys, so after 3 amazing years with Dealersgrip, I’ve chosen to move on to other things…

Hey guys, so after 3 amazing years with dealersgrip, I’ve chosen to move on to other things. It’s been incredible to see the community flourish and for dealersgrip to be a part of it. I am truly grateful for all the support we’ve received, without you non of this would have been possible. For me Stripe playing cards and everything we’ve accomplished with dealersgrip, represents something bigger than just a deck of cards. It is a realisation of the urge to break free from the doubt that I can’t realise my dreams. Having the cards finally in my hands and seeing the community embrace them, gives me a deep motivation to follow what I feel is right for me. The work I’ve accomplished with Oliver is something I am very proud of and dealersgrip will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you, you'll hear from me soon 🤙🏼 This does not mean dealersgrip will end. It only means that I'm going to be working on other things. #noconfusion

A post shared by Tobias Levin (@tobiaslvn) on Mar 27, 2017 at 10:20am PDT

Remaining member, Olivier have stated that Dealersgrip will continue under a new format, “Good luck with your future endeavours,” he wrote. “Dealersgrip will continue under a new format - more info on this TBA.”

Shoutout to mr. @tobiaslvn. It's been a wonderful journey. Good luck with your future endeavours. Dealersgrip will continue under a new format - more info on this TBA. Peace.

A post shared by Oliver 🌐 (@oliversgrd) on Mar 27, 2017 at 10:38am PDT

Last week, the group just completed shipping out STRIPE Playing Cards,

… for me Stripe playing cards and everything we’ve accomplished with Dealersgrip, represents something bigger than just a deck of cards. It is a realisation of the urge to break free from the doubt that I can’t realise my dreams. Having the cards finally in my hands and seeing the community embrace them, gives me a deep motivation to follow what I feel is right for me.

Much to the relief of all his fans, Tobias is NOT leaving Cardistry.

Thanks for all the kind words❤ I'm not quitting cardistry btw.

A post shared by Tobias Levin (@tobiaslvn) on Mar 28, 2017 at 4:39am PDT

Cardistry: The Cardistry-Con Awards 2018 Nominees Announced

Each year, cardists from around the globe come together on the last day of Cardistry-Con to celebrate and honor the major achievements in cardistry each year. The Awards Ceremony bestows accolades in five fields: Deck of the Year, Move of the Year, Video of the Year, Breakout Cardist of the Year, and Cardistry-Con Champion.

Last week, the organizers put out an open call for nominations in the first four categories. Below are this year’s official nominees, based on followers votes.

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A post shared by Cardistry-Con (@cardistrycon) on Sep 14, 2018 at 7:43pm PDT

Congratulations to all nominees! The House of Cardistry members will be voting on the first four categories, and the results of those and the CCC will be announced live at Cardistry-Con on Sunday, September 23rd.

DECK OF THE YEAR
Chinatown Fontaines by Zach Mueller x Chinatown Market
Dots by Anyone Worldwide
Somnium Playing Cards by Matthias Berger and Hai Do
The Orbit Deck: Fifth Edition by Chris Brown
Virtuoso Fall/Winter 2017 Deck by Virtuoso

MOVE OF THE YEAR
2JZ by Leo Flores
Flappy by David Beancurd
Hothead 2 by Tobias Levin
Kama Sutra by Noel Heath
Waterbend by Joe Feldpausch

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Blitz by Lotusinhand
Last Minute by Anyone Worldwide
Mix 08 by Tobias Levin
The Orbit Jam 4 by Chris Brown & Co.
Turbo by Noel Heath

BREAKOUT CARDIST OF THE YEAR
Dabi H.A. 
Joe Feldpausch 
Joe Ninomiya 
Luis Mecalco 
Salvador González 

CARDISTRY-CON CHAMPIONSHIP FINALISTS
Dabi H.A.
Luis Mecalco 

The Cardistry-Con Awards Ceremony will be taking place in Hong Kong on Sunday, September 23rd at 11am (Hong Kong Time), and will also be broadcast live via social media (@cardistrycon).

2018 Cardistry-Con Award Winners List: Anyone Worldwide Dominates

Each year, on the last day of Cardistry-Con, cardists from around the world celebrate and honor the major achievements in cardistry with the Cardistry-Con Awards. Five categories are up for grabs: Deck of the Year, Move of the Year, Video of the Year, Breakout Cardist of the Year, and Cardistry-Con Champion.

Here's how the House of Cardistry members voted:

DECK OF THE YEAR
Chinatown Fontaines by Zach Mueller x Chinatown Market
Dots by Anyone Worldwide (Winner)
Somnium Playing Cards by Matthias Berger and Hai Do
The Orbit Deck: Fifth Edition by Chris Brown
Virtuoso Fall/Winter 2017 Deck by Virtuoso

MOVE OF THE YEAR
2JZ by Leo Flores
Flappy by David Beancurd
Hothead 2 by Tobias Levin
Kama Sutra by Noel Heath (Winner)
Waterbend by Joe Feldpausch

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Blitz by Lotusinhand
Last Minute by Anyone Worldwide
Mix 08 by Tobias Levin
The Orbit Jam 4 by Chris Brown & Co.
Turbo by Noel Heath (Winner)

BREAKOUT CARDIST OF THE YEAR
Dabi H.A. (Winner)
Joe Feldpausch 
Joe Ninomiya 
Luis Mecalco 
Salvador González 

CARDISTRY-CON CHAMPIONSHIP FINALISTS
Dabi H.A.
Luis Mecalco (Champion)

Cardistry: Anyone Worldwide Announces Release Date for Checkerboard Playing Cards

Anyone Worldwide, headed by duo Tobias Levin and Nikolaj Pedersen, both recognized for their incredible cardistry skills, unveiled a new deck, the Checkerboard Playing Cards.

After leaving Dealersgrip in March, Tobias and Nikolaj have been busy promoting their new brand, Anyone Worldwide (@anyoneworldwide). They have been teasing the deck since April as part of the promotion.



From the teasers, the deck spots a chequered pattern back with a single distinct red square. The courts are standard but updated to include the chequered pattern into some of the dressing elements. Also, the same chequered pattern can be found on the pip cards and the Ace of Spades.

🏎 @anyoneworldwide

A post shared by Nikolaj (@nikolajlfhp) on Apr 25, 2017 at 8:08am PDT

Printed by the USPCC, Checkerboard Playing Cards will launch Friday, June 16th at anyoneworldwide.com. Orders are limited to a maximum of 3 bricks per customer.

Here's What We Know About the Launch of Anyone Worldwide's Bomb Playing Cards Today

Anyone Worldwide is set to release a new deck of playing cards in collaboration with As Is NYC (a modern craft beer bar) today. From their various Instagram post, here's what we know so far:

1. Sales of Bomb Playing Cards will be made available at 11am at 734 10th Avenue, At 50th Street, New York.

ANYONE X AS IS We’ve teamed up with our friends @asisnyc to make a beer, a glass, and a deck of cards. Available August 4th. 11 AM. 734 10th Avenue. Drop by for a beer and a deck if you’re in the area.

A post shared by Anyone Worldwide (@anyoneww) on Jul 23, 2018 at 10:33am PDT

2. The deck will be made available for $20.

Bomb Playing Cards available this Saturday at AS IS 734 10th Avenue At 50th Street New York. $20 cash only. 11AM. @asisnyc

A post shared by Anyone Worldwide (@anyoneww) on Aug 2, 2018 at 5:09pm PDT

3. The deck sports a custom red card back and Ace of Spades depicting a lit bomb you would normally see on Saturday morning cartoons.

@asisnyc @anyoneww Anybody who has the chance, come to AS IS this Saturday for a crazy tap takeover and the release of our collaboration with @asisnyc. XL stoked 🍻

A post shared by TOBIAS LEVIN (@tobiaslvn) on Aug 3, 2018 at 8:19am PDT

4. The team from Anyone Worldwide will be flying out for the event.

August 4th. Beers. Cards. Friends. Come have a cozy time with @tobiaslvn, @noelheath, and myself at your favorite cardist’s favorite bar @asisnyc

A post shared by Nikolaj Honoré (@nikolajlfhp) on Jul 23, 2018 at 1:15pm PDT

5. Benjamin Pratt, the co-owners of As Is, met the founders of Anyone while photographing Cardistry-Con in Brooklyn 4 years ago.

More info about our event tomorrow is available in our bio thanks to our friends @hopculturemag. See everybody tomorrow 💣

A post shared by As Is NYC (@asisnyc) on Aug 3, 2018 at 10:22am PDT

Cardistry: Cardistry Tips from dealersgrip

We have been following the amazing progress of Tobias Levin and Oliver Sogard, the duo from dealersgrip. When they started doing cardistry, there wasn't much material available. This pushed them to create their own concepts, then led to the search of other cardists who shared the same passion for creating and advancing the art form.

At the same time, the duo felt that the community was very inconsistent. It was in need of a platform which would consistently thrive to inspire and encourage people to bring the artistry back into cardistry. Hence, dealersgrip.com. Thier mission is to educate and inspire cardists by exploring the possibilities with a deck of cards.

Here are some cardistry tips from the duo. More amazing cardistry tutorials and tips on dealersgrip.com.

Cardistry: 3 Questions with Hoang Nguyen of Spud Playing Cards

Spud Playing Cards is a cardistry deck currently seeking funds on Kickstarter. Designed by Hoang Nguyen, or popularly known as Spud on Instagram (@hoang.spud), the deck is inspired by many popular cardistry deck and influenced by the simplicity of the streetwear brand, Supreme.

From Columbus, Ohio, Hoang has been shuffling cards for 4 years. Like many others, he started out as a magician, but one day, he was introduced to The System by Dan and Dave and that’s where Hoang began his cardistry journey. He learned as much as he could from all sources he could find and finally in 2017, that he started to create his own flourishes.

Just before the launch of the project, we had a quick chat to Hoang about the inspiration behind Spud playing cards, the community, and his favorite flourish and deck.

What is your inspiration behind Spud Playing Cards? How did you come up with the idea?
When I was designing this deck, I wanted to create something noticeable and great for cardistry. I took inspiration from many decks: Fontaines, Origins by Cardistry Touch, and School of Cardistry by the New Deck Order. And of course, I was also influenced by the iconic simplicity of Supreme. After a lot of tweaking and asking for cardists' opinions, I settled on this design. The borderless backs are great for fanning while still helping your packet cuts look smooth and connected. The faces are custom designed for cardistry, and they're all identical so any cut, display, or fan is visually balanced.

We first noticed Spud Playing Cards on Instagram. What do you think the playing cards community in terms of the feedback and support that you’ve been getting so far on the social media platform?
With the increase of popularity in cardistry the past couple of years, Instagram and Reddit is a great platform for us to express our thoughts and ideas on the cardistry art form. The community is phenomenal, the feedback I get from many other cardists helped me improved quite a lot about my playing cards. In the end, I make this playing cards for the artforms itself, so it’s really helpful to get ideas from everyone in the community.

Finally, what are your favorite flourish and playing cards decks?
My favorite cut is Squeeze by Daren Yeow, it’s such a classic cut and a lot of my cut were build on that Squeeze foundation. After that is Fairfax by Tobias Levin, the way the packet moves and connecting is very satisfying to do.

My favorite deck at the current moment is Dot by Anyone Worldwide, the handling and the design exceed all my expectation I had for this deck, such a great concept with minimalist design is incredible. Another favorite deck of mine is Apothecary Hand Gilded White Label deck from Seasons Playing Cards, I have not seen a deck with that kind of gilded edge which such vivid colors like that before. The deck is so eye appealing and the design is beautiful with its complexity. They are currently on Kickstarter and it is a must grab!

Thanks, Hoang! Already funded on Kickstarter, Spud Playing Cards will be printed by the Expert Playing Cards Company on their newest Stud Finish. 


Pledge starts at $13 and you can help Hoang hit the final stretched goal of $12,500 to upgrade the tuck to Embossed finish.

Deck View: Checkerboard Playing Cards

A1. Worldwide. Chequered.

Anyone Worldwide, headed by cardistry duo Tobias Levin and Nikolaj Pedersen, unveiled the Checkerboard Playing Cards back in June this year and was quickly sold out in 2 hours! The deck spots a chequered pattern back with a single distinct red square.

The courts are standard but updated to include the chequered pattern into some of the dressing elements. Also, the same chequered pattern can be found on the pip cards and the Ace of Spades, keeping it consistent with the overall theme. The deck was printed by the United States Playing Card Co.

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