Playing Arts Future Edition Chapter 1

This spotlight episode features Digital Abstracts' Playing Arts Future Edition Chapter 1. This deck draws inspiration from the future, featuring international artists and designers who use playing cards to depict their vision of the world 100 years ahead. Find out more in the video below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE (YouTube: kardify)! 

 

Kardify Magazine Issue 94 is Here!

 

Kardify Magazine Issue 94 is now on Patreon! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-February to mid-March. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don’t forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contributions, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bring new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:   

+ Robin Hood Nottingham Edition: Kings Wild’s latest crowdfunded deck brings the legendary outlaw to life through stunning artwork inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. Find out more!

+ Pied Piper: This beautifully-crafted deck brings the haunting legend of Hamelin to life illustrated by Russ Gray and produced by Chris Hage. 

+ ShanHai V2: Inspired by ancient Chinese legends, this sequel by ARK enhances the artistry, interactivity, and collector’s appeal of the original series. Check it out!

+ Sirens of the Sea: Have a look at the latest deck from Black Ink Branded where mermaids and cunning pirates wage an unending battle over hidden treasures beneath the ocean’s depths. 

+ Pi: From Penguin Magic, this intriguing deck is a fusion of mathematics and art, celebrating the endless beauty of Pi with a striking green and gold design.

+ The Tribute Deck: Celebrating 30 years of dedication to the deceptive arts with this versatile deck that  pays homage to the key inspirations and supporters of magician Daniel Madison. Find out more!

+ How to play Bullshit: Learn to play Bullshit, a card game that can be played by two or more players. A simple and fun game that is perfect for a casual game night with friends or family

… and more! 46 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

Don’t Mess With Texas Playing Cards

Celebrate the legendary environmental campaign with these officially licensed playing cards by Fulton's Playing Cards, designed to honor Texas pride and the fight to "Keep Texas Beautiful."

Featuring an iconic back design, this deck embodies the spirit of the Don’t Mess With Texas™ movement. With the exception of the Ace of Spades and Jokers, the face cards are pretty much standard and recolored to match the theme of the deck.

Each deck comes in a premium embossed tuck case and includes 56 Texas Hold ’Em-sized cards. Printed on Cardistry thin stock for a smooth, high-performance feel. 

Available now for $19 on Fulton's Playing Cards.

PHENEX REBORN: Heat-Sensitive Playing Cards

PHENEX REBORN: Heat-Sensitive Playing Cards by Charmie bring the legend of the Phoenix to life, capturing its essence of rebirth, resilience, and immortality. Inspired by Phenex, the fallen angel and commander of the 37th demon army who seeks redemption, this deck embodies transformation and renewal.

Two editions are on offer during the Kickstarter campaign, REBITH and ASHES. The REBIRTH deck celebrates the Phoenix’s resurgence with a 3D-embossed copper plate adorned with holographic red foil. The heat-sensitive Phenex plate reacts to warmth, revealing the reborn king before your eyes. Its double-sided tuck box illustrates ancestors honoring the Phoenix, while the full foiled Phenex Codex and burning-foiled gilding enhance its elegance.

Inside, each face card is decorated with 12 legendary creatures—Unicorns, Harpies, Chimeras, Hydras, and more—finished in full cold foil. The card back, designed with fiery symmetry, ensures a smooth shuffling experience for cardists. Number cards hide a secret Codex of Phenex that is unlocked by heat, revealing a hidden rebirth message.

Meanwhile, the ASHES deck rises from the embers with an intricately carbon-carved tuck featuring 3D-embossed Phoenix flames, alchemical symbols, and the Philosopher's Stone. The lenticular fire effect makes the flames flicker as you move the box, while the cracked-lava interior and ruby flame-foiled gilding add a dramatic touch.

Face cards are finished in cold-foiled silver, showcasing dark mythical creatures in a classic engraving art style. The card back is detailed with a charcoal-engraved Phenex ornament, black foils, and an embossed Philosopher's Stone. Number cards conceal 36 Elemental Circles, revealed through heat, making every game an alchemical experience.

Encased in a 3D-embossed golden relic, the ELEMENTAL CHEST collector’s box holds both Rebirth and Ashes decks, along with a Ruby Translucent Phenex’s Circle Necklace. Heat-sensitive element icons on the box unlock the secret of immortality, while a floating display stand transforms it into a mystical artifact. Blending fire, alchemy, and magic, the Phenex Reborn Playing Cards are a stunning tribute to transformation and legend.

Printed on premium black-core card with linen texture and Cardistry-graded coating varnished. Pledge starts at $24 on Kickstarter.