Circus Playing Cards is a limited-edition deck of playing cards with deluxe features in a vintage circus theme currently funding on Kickstarter. Designed by Marianne Larsen the deck is truly spectacular and amazing, conveying the exuberant energy of circus performers.
Two decks are on offer during the campaign, DELUXA and BLACK MOSQUITO.
The DELUXA card backs are printed with metallic golden Pantone to make it stand out from the standards of CMYK printed playing cards. The DELUXA number and face cards are both designed in a classic two-way layout with index on all four corners. The court cards are hand-drawn in collaboration with professional illustrator Martin Helgren and feature many iconic artists of historic circus archetypes.
The DELUXA tuck is manufactured with a pearlescent red stock for a truly exquisite look and feel. The tuck exterior is adorned with intricate and detailed gold foil on all sides. The artwork is embossed to further add depth and character to the already spectacular tuck.
Meanwhile, the BLACK MOSQUITO card backs are printed with metallic golden Pantone in combination with red and green Pantone to make it stand out from simple CMYK printed playing cards. The ‘washed out’ color scheme is a perfect contrast to the golden ink and adds to the vibe of the deck.
The number cards are designed in a classic two-way layout with index in all four corners, the court cards feature vintage circus archetypes in a one-way design. The courts are drawn deliberately with a dark twist by Martin.
The BLACK MOSQUITO tuck is designed with a vintage feel to it, with a dark color scheme and warm copper foil on all sides of the tuck exteriors. The artwork has embossed highlights to further enhance the already magnificent tuck. Both tucks come with a specially designed ‘ticket style’ numbered seal. These seals are going to be positioned at the tuck bottoms.
The decks are printed in Europe by NPCC with premium linen finish. Pledge starts at $14 for a single deck and there are multiple add-ons available such as brick boxes, gold coins, satin pouches, and printed booklet. Check it out on Kickstarter!
