Wow! It’s been four years since we published the first issue of the magazine. Issue #48 of Kardify Magazine is NOW on Pateron in both EPUB and PDF format! 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-April to mid-May. 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!
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Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bringing 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:
+ The Eye of the Ocean: Check out Stockholm17’s most ambitious project yet, consisting of 3 incredible parts: a novel, playing cards, and a puzzle.
+ Orbit V8: The highly-anticipated deck is inspired by the spirit of space exploration and the towering Martian mountains from beyond Earth.
+ Kingdom & Kinghood: Wow! Two years in the making, this is the 3rd Kickstarter project from the team at ARK Playing Card.
+ OG Federal 52 Reprint: The deck that started it all is back… Kings Wild released the reprint of the original Federal 52 playing cards. The “Fed” took the community by storm and it wasn’t only an amazing Kickstarter campaign, it also opened the Kickstarter floodgates for every aspiring card designer since. Find out more!
+ Kogan Cult Fontaines: The Kogan Cult Fontaines are designed by a Berlin-based artist inspired by video games, movies, and comics, with deep roots in skateboard culture. Check it out!
+ Paisley Poker Edition: A deck with vibrant colorway and perfect for family game nights. Crafted with beautiful Paisley design.
+ Trash & Burn: A fully custom and affordable deck crafted for daily use by Howlin’ Jacks, a playing card company co-created by artist Andy Hamilton and magician Beau Cremer.
+ Ace Invaders: Aliens have landed and infiltrated a deck of playing cards…! Penguin Magic’s latest deck is a retro-styled borderless back design with a muted, vintage color palette that’s swarming with flying saucers.
… and more! 62 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!
