Have a Look at the Madison X Engima Playing Cards

The MAD ENIGMA Playing Cards mark the return of a contemporary favorite, reimagined in soft silver foil with a deeper, signature Mad red accent. 

This special edition, a collaboration between Daniel Madison and Hector Perez of Enigma Cards, pays tribute to the original Enigma deck while introducing subtle new details for collectors and performers alike.

Printed in Mnemonica stack, the deck includes a duplicate 9 of Clubs and two new Jokers, blending practicality with artistry. 

The design remains true to the elegance of Hector’s original vision, enhanced only by Madison’s refined touches... a discreet Mad symbol and a hidden 9 of Clubs within the King of Diamonds’ hand.

Madison, an early admirer of the Red Enigma deck, describes the project as,

 a dream come true... not only that the Silver Edition exists, but that I was able to help bring it to life alongside Hector.

Available now from the Madison Store for $24.

  

Deck View: Enigma (Torch Red Edition) Playing Cards

Red. Mesmerising. Striking.

Created by Enigma Cards Enigma (Torch Red Edition) Playing Cards spots a striking red colorway. This intriguing deck has been meticulously crafted for both cardists and magicians in mind. Like the original Enigma deck, the card backs feature horizontal traces that were created to maintain and enhance the motion of card flourishes. At the same time, the back hides the marking system of the deck.

The deck comes with custom aces, 2 reveal cards, and instead of black ink, the custom face cards have been updated to cherry purple and the red colors have been updated with a more striking torch red to keep the balance between colors.

Printed by Cartamundi on their silky smooth True Linen B9 finish and will be limited to an initial print run of 2000.

Claim Your FREE Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards! Just pay for shipping.

Enigma Cards funded the Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards back in 2017. However, the delivery of the decks surpassed the estimated fulfillment date. It took a while, but the Torch Red Enigmas have finally delivered to backers this year. Founder Héctor Pérez Bejarano told Kardify,

Back in 2017, I was blessed with the funding of my second deck of cards, back then I was still learning the details of how to run a kickstarter campaign and how to print a deck of cards. Unfortunately I ran into problems due to my lack of experience and ended up delaying the Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards for over 2 years.

Due to the support of some of the backers and some notable members of the community, Héctor had the opportunity to fix his mistake and fulfill the project.

Sincerely I think I could write a full book on the experience I had, plenty of things happened that opened my eyes to how playing cards should be done and why people buy them.

That's why Héctor wants to turn the Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards into a chance to give back to the community.

Starting today until the end of the year 2021, Anybody who want to try The Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards will be able to get a free deck by using the code: KARDIFY at checkout at www.enigmacards.com, you will only need to cover the shipping cost. All the decks will be shipped from Gamblers Warehouse in an effort to make the decks as accessible as possible to everyone.

This deck has been meticulously crafted for both cardists and magicians in mind. The whole concept of the deck is to capture mystery with a minimalist touch, using bold strokes and a retro influence. The card backs feature horizontal traces that were created to maintain and enhance the motion of card flourishes.



At the same time, the back hides a marking system and comes in Mnemonica stack along with two reveal cards, which allows you to perform miracles right out of the eye-catching tuck box.

I honestly believe this deck needs to be given a second chance, it was made with love for the community, because just like you, i love collecting, doing magic and practicing cardistry. I hope you take the chance to give it a try. Use code KARDIFY at checkout to get your free deck of Torch Red Enigma Playing Cards.

Head to www.enigmacards.com to claim your FREE deck and just pay for shipping.

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Deck View: Enigma Playing Cards

Intriguing. Labyrinth. Riddle.

This is the first deck by the team at Enigma Cards based out of Monterrey, Mexico. Enigma Playing Cards was successfully funded on Kickstarter back in 2016 and it is an intriguing deck!

Enigma Cards wanted to create a deck that would set itself apart from any known deck available in the current market, using elements not commonly used in playing card designs. The card backs use horizontal traces to maintain and enhance the movement and flow of cardistry moves. It also suggests the idea of a riddle, a labyrinth, some might think there is something hidden in it.

The court cards have been designed with the same minimalist approach as the tuck, stripping down all the “heavy” elements from the court cards and making them simple and sleek. The ace of spades features the all-seeing eye embedded in a big spade that is being pierced by 2 swords. The tuck box features "spot UV" process leaving a shiny black print with an embossed effect over a black matte paper. On the front, the logo and the eye are adorned with silver foil.

Printed by the Expert Playing Card Co on Classic Finish. Available from engimacards.com. For other cool decks, check out from JP Games Ltd.

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Kickstarter: Axolotl Playing Cards by Sextante Studio

The beautiful Axolotl Playing Cards are created to support the Mexico axolotl conservation efforts in mind. The idea is to help create awareness about this amazing creature through the art contained within the Axolotl deck.

The Axolotl is named after an Aztec god and the inspiration for a Pokemon. The amphibian can heal itself better than Wolverine from the X-Men, even regrowing lost limbs. In nature, the Axolotl is in peril. It is native only to Lake Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site outside Mexico City.

In 2006, the species was declared critically endangered due to habitat degradation and the pervasiveness of invasive fish in the lake. In 2009, experts estimated that the axolotl population had fallen 90 percent in the past four years, a decline further exacerbated by urbanization.

Axolotl Playing Cards are fully custom with hand-illustrated art by Gustavo Borboa of Sextante Studio, including the courts, aces, and joker. The design is inspired by the Axolotl and its natural environment, focusing on 3 main elements: the water hyacinth, the Axolotl and the water.

For example, the gorgeous back design illustrates how the axolotl interacts with these elements that are constantly present through all its life. Guzo explained on the campaign page,

Ripples in the water created by the movement of the axolotl pass through the water hyacinths, this scene displays the harmony that its present between the 3 elements the water hyacinth, the axolotl and the water.

The deck is kept in a matte black tuck box and spot UV ink print for all the details. Printed by Cartamundi on their popular True Linen B9 Finish.

Pledge starts at $10. If you want to support the Axolotl Playing Cards, head over to the Kickstarter campaign here! If this project is successfully funded, the team will donate 100% of all profits produced from the decks that remain after the campaign.

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First Look at Dinastia Playing Cards

[Update] Dinastia Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

If you are like us and have been glued to the TV watching the World Cup, this deck will pique your interest. Launching on Kickstarter today, Dinastia Playing Cards celebrates football (soccer) legends from past and present. The deck by Guzo Borboa and produced by our friends at Enigmacard has been crafted for the collectors and fans of the beautiful game. On the inspiration, Guzo explained,

I grew up during the World Cup in Mexico 1986. I recall the impressive ad campaigns on television that used the most advanced technology at that time. Dynasty is a deck that represents strength, passion and movement, a tribute to the leaders, the heroes and the legends that inspire us to be better.

Dinastia is fully custom and very well thought out. The court cards and jokers prominently feature legends of the sports. The indices have a special typeface which is the lion symbol of strength, courage, and justice inspired by the classic letters of the football jerseys. The aces evoke shields of clubs that fans will be familiar with and the tuck box represents the football field. On the design process, Guzo said,

I drew the main figure with ink, then brought it to life with color pencil and watercolor. I added some artistic effects to finally finish coloring digitally. 

The sleek mirrored card backs are characterized by the protagonist of the sport- the ball and the emblem. The stars around the emblem represent the number of World Cups held to-date. The solid lines on baroque patterns are an allegory to the aesthetics of the uniforms of the game from the oldest to the modern jerseys.

[Update] Dinastia Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

Dinastía will launch on Kickstarter today and will be printed by Cartamundi on the popular true linen B9 finish. The is limited to only 2000 decks. Early birds will start at USD$8.60 per deck. Also, posters and the original artwork of the deck will be available as a reward tier.

Kickstarter: 45s Playing Cards by Mano Santa and Enigma Cards

The 45s Playing Cards was originally teased during the AMCM (Abierto de Magia y Cardistry México), a Magic and Cardistry event held in México City last month. Since then, it has gained popularity on social media, primarily on Facebook and Instagram. The deck is designed by cardistry group Mano Santa (Instagram: @mn.snt) and produced by Enigma Cards. According to the Kickstarter campaign page,

It’s been some time since we wanted to make a deck of playing cards, this deck sums up what we love about cardistry, music, and design. This being our debut deck means a lot, we’ve been overwhelmed by the reaction of the community, we really love this deck and hope you too.

In terms of design, the deck took references from pop culture and elements from the past decades with the idea of connecting the packets through different card backs.

The concept went through a lot of experimenting with shapes, sizes, and colors change a lot of times, we tried to do something different, colorful and overall fun.

Crafted for the card flourishes in mind, the final back design is comprised of three connected design- the horizontal, the vertical and the curve.

What we like about this mix of shapes is that every time you perform a cut it’s different, that it goes not just into showing a cut but actually enjoying it more through connecting and experimenting with the different back designs.

The team wanted to keep the deck simple. With that in mind, the tuck box has very few elements that mirror the main back design scheme with the color lines, with a bold series of numbers on the front. One cool thing we noticed was the possibility of arranging the back design into a very cool uncut sheet design!

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The 45s Playing Cards are currently seeking funds on Kickstarter and pledge start at MXN$300 (USD$15) for a single deck.

Cardistry: Find Out More About AMCM. Mexico's Inaugural Magic and Cardistry Event

AMCM (Abierto de Magia y Cardistry México) is a Magic and Cardistry event held in México City on April 28, 2018. This inaugural event was jointly organized by the AMCM team (Mano Santa and Enigma Cards) for the Cardistry and Magic community in Mexico. AMCM was designed to be the equivalent of Cardistry Con, the event was sponsored by Cartamundi, Art of Play and Cardistry Touch.

The one-day event brought the Mexican magic and cardistry communities together and everyone interacted with each other, share new ideas, display moves, and tricks and meet new people. Hector Perez, founder of Enigma Cards told us,

Our intention was to unite both communities to help them grow. We had more than 100 people a the event, and had the fortune of having Cardistry Touch as well as part of the Chilean Cardistry Community at the event.

During the AMCM event, there was Magic and Cardistry exhibitions courtesy of Cardistry Touch and Mano Santa. On the same day, there were 5 different deck reveals- 2 by Enigma, 1 by Mano Santa, 1 by Sunrise Playing Cards and 1 by Cardistry Touch!

Finally, Cartamundi produced a one of a kind commemorative deck exclusively for the Mexican Community, the Gran Reserva Deck (only 150 exists!), sporting a True Linen B9 finish and the colors of the Mexican flag.

Participants of the event got to bring home a deck. For those who are interested, there are some Gran Reserva Decks still available at the Enigma Cards store, all the proceeds from selling GranReserva Decks go directly to fund next years AMCM event.

On the future of the event, Hector said,

It was the first of many events to come we hope next year it is even bigger and has more surprises.

Images courtesy of Enigma Cards. 

Cardistry: Enigma Playing Cards Torch Red Edition Now Funding on Kickstarter

The team at Enigma Cards based out of Monterrey, Mexico is BACK with a brand new version of Enigma Playing Cards. This time, the new version of Enigma deck spots a striking torch red colorway and updated with several enhancements. Founder, Héctor Pérez Bejarano told Kardify,

Since the successful funding of the original Enigma Playing Cards, we have been working nonstop on getting the first version of our deck known in the cardistry and magic community with huge success, so much that people in the community started to ask us if we were thinking about creating a second version of our deck, and on top of that Enigma was featured on Art of Play and the deck is now sold out.

This intriguing deck has been meticulously crafted for both cardists and magicians in mind. Like the original Enigma deck, the card backs feature horizontal traces that were created to maintain and enhance the motion of card flourishes. At the same time, the back hides the marking system of the deck. The deck comes in Mnemonica stack along with two new reveal cards, which allows you to perform miracles right out of the eye-catching tuck box.

On the design enhancement of the deck, Hector said,

When we decided to improve on the Enigma playing cards, we took the feedback that we got at some events (like Cardistry-Con 2017 and several Mexican Magic events) and got to work. We didn't want to create another simple recolor and we also didn't want to change what made the deck special in the first place. Hence, we decided to add more features to the deck on top of the feedback our fans gave us.

Design elements that were enhanced include, 3 new custom aces, 2 new reveal cards, the black color on the face cards have been updated to cherry purple and the red colors have been updated with a more striking torch red to keep the balance between colors.

The new version will be printed by Cartamundi on their silky smooth True Linen B9 finish and will be limited to an initial print run of 2000. Available now on Kickstarter, pledge starts at $15 and there are also multiple rewards that are waiting to be unlocked once the project hits its stretch goals. Also, add-ons such as close-up pads, collectible pins, custom Ace t-shirts, engraved collector box and a Cardistry tutorial bundle from the Cardistry Con 2017 world champion, Edgar Isaac.