Deck View: Labyrinth (Solved Edition) Playing Cards

Intricate. Clever. Resolved.

Labyrinth (Solved Edition) Playing Cards by Jackson Robinson offers a refined, puzzle-complete take on one of the most unique maze-themed decks released. Unlike the Unsolved version, the Solved Edition reveals the answers directly within the artwork. 

Each court card displays fully traced maze paths, transforming the designs into clear, elegant compositions while still preserving the complexity of the original concept. More than a puzzle, the Solved Edition becomes a display piece, showcasing the artistry behind the labyrinth designs in their completed form.

Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company, the deck emphasizes both precision and presentation. It’s housed in a beautifully letterpressed tuck case produced by Clove Street Press, with each deck individually numbered.... limited to just 500 copies.

Deck View: Mana V3 Sybil Livida Playing Cards

Classical. Elegant. Oracle.

To magicians, cardists, and collectors, "Sybil" is synonymous with the iconic card flourish that laid the foundation for many modern cardistry techniques. In 2014, this flourish inspired the Oracle Cut, a creation of Erik Mana, showcased in the Joker card of the original Oracle deck. 

The Sybil Livida edition features a gorgeous grey/blue metallic ink design. This color brings a distinct elegance, making the Livida a truly unique. The faces are classical and yet... different, especially the indexes and custom court cards. The colors are deep and rich and the courts are accented with gold metallic ink. And the jokers showcase Sybil herself.

The Sybil Livida is packed in a cigarette-style tuck box in matching grey/blue metallic ink with a semi-gloss finish, embossed with silver foil stamping for a premium look. Printed by EPCC on ‘Master Finish'. 

Dapper NOC Playing Cards

Minimal. Damask. Secret

The Dapper NOC Playing Cards is a collaboraton between Vanishing Inc.and House of Playing Cards. They have meticulously crafted a deck that caters perfectly to both magicians and card enthusiasts. 

Like the Dapper Deck, the Dapper NOCs also integrate the signature damask pattern. It is featured on the gorgeous, large pip Aces, as well as on the inside of the side-opening tuck box. The back design is maroon with a light black border which makes the cards look crisp and immaculate when they are spread or fanned.

Each deck boasts 52 cards alongside two jokers, complete with an innovative marking system designed to elevate the possibilities of every magic routine. Printed by the Expert Playing Card Co.

Egyptian Mythology Playing Cards by FC Designs

Spain-based playing cards brand, FC Designs, had made a few custom design playing cards. For their latest project, they take you on a discovery of the most celebrated ancient civilization of all time- Egypt Mythology Playing Cards.

There are two main editions available during the Kickstarter campaign: Standard and Black. The Standard Edition features two-way illustrations, designed to be as close towards the standard deck, but with custom artworks. The Black Edition features one-way courts with a darker color scheme. Both cards feature a stunning hot foil gold color.

The tuck box features premium matte stock with gold foil and embossing. The front side features a magnificent grand view of the Egyptian temple for the Standard Edition, while the Black Edition features the goddess Maat spreading her wings. The back side features the mirror of the card’s back design. There are various color options that you can choose: Red, Blue, Black or White for the Standard Edition; Green or Black for the Black Edition.

The back design is a two-way illustration of a grand Egyptian mural within their temple, with the central element showing the bust of Nefertiti. There are arrays of Egyptian symbols, textures, and carvings: presenting the rich culture of Ancient Egypt as its finest.

The pips are customized for this deck: the center of each pip is equipped with an important Egyptian symbol. The Ace of Spades features the power pip designed as the goddess Maat forming her wings in the shape of the pip, showing the pharaoh inside. 

The courts feature a selection of very important deities in Ancient Egypt, and they are grouped according to their personalities and characteristics. In Standard Edition, the courts are drawn in two ways, showcasing rich colors along with their names. In Black Edition, the courts are drawn one way and within a frame on the background, shown as stone reliefs’ lookalike.

The decks are printed by the Expert Playing Card Co. and pledge starts from $18 on Kickstarter.

Whispering Imps Limited Edition (Imp Red) Gamesters Playing Cards

Red. Classic. Luxury.

The Limited Edition Gamesters are the ultra-luxury version of the Standard Edition Whispering Imps Gamesters. The “Imp Red” back design comes with the branded “WI” Logo stamped directly onto each playing card in Silver foil, centred at each end of the card.

The innovative face cards allow right and left-handed players to peek at their hand from any corner. The Ace of Spades is inspired by many of the classic New York Consolidated Card Company designs that were printed in the late 1800’s.

The tuck box features a glossy black & silver foil finish, red inks and deep precision embossing. The white decorative elements on the front of the tuck box are embossed through the inked artwork creating a beautiful effect.

Printed by Expert Playing Card Co.

La Mouche Playing Cards

Elettra Deganello is back with another interesting Kickstarter project, La Mouche Playing Cards. The deck is based on the multiple meanings of the word “mouche”. While it directly translates to “fly” when referring to the insect, it can also indicate the mole found in human appearance, which is said to be an artificial beauty mark that gained popularity in France and Europe in the 16th century. Since the word is related to France, the deck is designed with French elements heavily implied to the deck.

There are two main editions available during the campaign: Blanche and Noire. The former is the standard edition, while the latter is the luxurious limited edition. The tuck box for Blanche features high-quality white cotton paper stock that is designed to look like an envelope. It includes the letter-pressed graphic. The tuck box for Noire features premium black stock with red, silver and white hot foil complete with embossing. It is designed as a sideway tuck complete with a custom numbered seal.

The cards will have a variety of back designs. It showcases a light-hearted pattern of daisies. It can also be stars, flies, or alternate representations of flowers. The cards for La Mouche Noire will be gilded with silver metallic foil.

The Aces are customized to showcase different idioms. These idioms feature the word “mouch” as a fly insect. The courts are beautiful illustrations of the royal courts with either there is a fly buzzing around or moles spotted on their facade. The indices are inspired by Tarot Noveau, with the courts using the initials from the courts name in French.

The Number Cards are transformed into semi-transformative cards. Most will feature beautiful illustrations that incorporate the pips of the cards. A few will have a series of texts – inspired by the “secondary use cards” of the old, where cards can be used as writing material. Overall, it is a whimsical design infused with French designs.

The decks will be printed by Expert Playing Cards Co. on Classic Stock. Pledge starts from $19.50 for La Mouche Blanche Playing Cards on Kickstarter.

Have a Look at the 52 Plus Joker 2023 Club Deck

This year’s 52 Plus Joker club deck is a collab between the talented Brendan Hong and Will Kalush of the Expert Playing Card Company. The 2023 Club Deck has been masterfully crafted and is a true embodiment of the world’s greatest playing card collector’s association.

This is no ordinary deck; it’s a piece of art with features that will delight any card enthusiast. It includes a full deck of 52 cards, accompanied by two Jokers. The deck showcases fully custom court cards, each infused with timeless motifs.

Also, each deck bears a unique sequential numbering on the Ace of Spades, making them even more exceptional.

The cards’ backs feature stunning foil accents, adding a touch of luxury to your card games. If you look closely, you’ll find several “Easter eggs” hidden within the deck, adding an element of surprise and delight.

The tuck box is a work of art itself, adorned with spot UV embossing and two different kinds of hot foil. Both the interior and exterior of the deck’s foil-stamped sleeve feature impressive embossing, elevating its aesthetics. Each tuck is sealed with a custom 52 Plus Joker numbered seal.

Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company in China on Classic Finish stock with a print run of 1000 numbered decks. Available to members (limit of 3 decks) on 52plusjoker.org for $35.