Special Edition White Dot Playing Cards by ANYONE

ANYONE first introduced the Red Dot deck in 2017, a release that quickly became iconic within the cardistry community. Today, the Dot series playing cards evolve once again with the arrival of the Special Edition White Dot Deck, a collab Davide Maccari.

Staying true to ANYONE’s recent minimalist design trend, this edition features hot foil printing in pure white on white, paired with subtle embossing that creates a unique interplay of light, shadow, and texture. The result is a deck that feels sleek, refined, and distinctly modern.

Only 500 decks were produced, priced at $28 each, and they sold out immediately upon release.

Anyone's "‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎" Playing Cards: Minimalist Genius or Money-Grab?

In a world where playing cards are often adorned with intricate artwork, holographic foils, and custom face cards, a new product stands out by doing... well, nothing. Cardstry group Anyone has launched a deck with no design whatsoever... just the standard card faces and a blank back. 

The question is: is this a bold artistic statement, a clever marketing strategy, or simply an overpriced cash grab?

The Case for Minimalism

The brand’s description suggests that by stripping away all decorative elements, these cards emphasize the core aspects of a quality deck: the way they feel, handle, and perform. This no-frills approach seems to align with a minimalist philosophy, where function takes precedence over form. For cardists and magicians, handling is everything, and a well-made deck without visual distractions could, in theory, be a valuable tool.

Additionally, the product is marketed as a foundation for custom hand-made decks. If these blanks are truly high-quality and serve as a reliable canvas for artistic customization, they could justify their existence. Artists, designers, and collectors may appreciate a durable, blank slate for their own creativity.

The Price Problem

However, at $18 per deck, skepticism is warranted. Standard custom playing cards from renowned card manufacturers— many with beautiful design work, often retail for less than this. The price point raises a critical question: what exactly is the collectors and cardists paying for? A deck that has been intentionally left blank? A perceived sense of exclusivity, given the limited edition run? Or is this a case of “artistic branding” being used to justify a product that, by definition, offers less than its competitors?

One could argue that true minimalism should extend to pricing as well. If the goal is to provide an unembellished, functional deck, shouldn’t the cost reflect the lack of added value in terms of design? Instead, the high price suggests that the brand is banking on the perceived sophistication of minimalism itself—a trend that has seen everything from luxury fashion to high-end home goods sell for exorbitant prices despite (or perhaps because of) their simplicity.

A Collector’s Gimmick?

The limited-edition nature (1100 with 100 made available the first drop) of these cards adds another layer to the discussion. Are they meant to be used, or are they designed to be collected? The answer could influence how one perceives the product’s value. If these decks are primarily being bought as novelties rather than tools for play or performance, their practical function becomes secondary.

Final Verdict: Smart Concept, Questionable Value

While the idea behind blank playing cards is interesting, the execution raises concerns about whether consumers are truly getting their money’s worth. If the quality is exceptional and the target audience values handling above aesthetics, there may be a niche market for them. However, for the average buyer, spending nearly $20 on a deck that deliberately lacks artistic effort feels like a stretch.

Minimalism can be a powerful design philosophy, but when it comes with a hefty price tag, one must ask: is this about function, or just another way to sell less for more? Let us know thoughts in the comments section below.

Cardistry: Ben Edgar Playing Cards

Cardistry brand Anyone Worldwide has collaborated with Chicago-based industrial designer Benjamin Edgar. Together, they created a conceptual deck of cards fit for the art of flourishing, Anyone Ben Edgar Playing Cards.

The tuck box is a standard glossy classic stock featuring a black and white checkerboard pattern all over. On the sides of the box are the two names who created the deck: “Anyone” and “Ben Edgar”

The card back design features a borderless checkerboard pattern of red and white. It creates a great visual on card fanning. The pips are classic, yet it has a slight modification. The Ace of Spades features an enlarged pip with the sushi 6006 logo of Anyone on the center.

The courts are blocked out with either black or red based on their suits, only leaving their faces shown. In the center of the color-blocked courts, there is the ad information – making them subtle one-way courts.

What makes this deck interesting is the indices. Instead of four sets of Ace to King, all the cards are numbered in order from 1 to 52, with 1 being A (as in “Ace”).

Still available on anyoneworldwide for $18. Get the deck while stocks last!

ANYONE's Reimagined Smoke & Mirrors Online Drop TODAY!

ANYONE will release the reimagined Smoke & Mirrors V4, V5, and V6 re-reprint in collaboration with the Buck twins today (2nd August) at 7pm CEST. The decks were originally released at the ANYONE Showroom in Copenhagen, Denmark last week.

The original Smoke & Mirrors brand playing cards were designed to be a personal deck for Buck twins, Dan and Dave. Back in 2007, the beautiful deck is custom-tailored to their taste with original art by Si Scott. The minimalist version of the Mirror deck is set for a comeback as a reprint by cardistry group, Anyone Worldwide. 

The reprints come in 3 colorways, Green (V4), Blue (V5), and Red (V6). Each comes with a minimalist tuck box with Dan and Dave's logo prominently featured. The same design is showcased on the card backs with bold white borders and checkered background on each version's respective colorway. Meanwhile, the face cards are pretty much standard but the word Anyone embedded within the royals. The Ace of Spades and Jokers are custom. 

Available today (2nd August) 19:00 CEST on anyoneworldwide.com. 

This story first appeared on crdstry.com and is republished with permission.

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The Reimagined Smoke & Mirrors V4, V5, and V6 Released!

ANYONE has just released the reimagined Smoke & Mirrors V4, V5, and V6 re-reprint in collaboration with the Buck twins. The decks were released in the NEW ANYONE Showroom yesterday (July 23rd) in Copenhagen, Denmark. 

 
The original Smoke & Mirrors brand playing cards were designed to be a personal deck for Buck twins, Dan and Dave. They were custom-tailored to their taste with original art by Si Scott. That was back in 2007. The minimalist Mirror deck is set for a comeback as a reprint by cardistry group, Anyone Worldwide. 

 
The reprints come in 3 colorways, Green (V4), Blue (V5), and Red (V6). Each comes with a minimalist tuck box with Dan and Dave's logo prominently featured. The same design is showcased on the card backs with bold white borders and checkered background on each version's respective colorway. Meanwhile, the face cards are pretty much standard but the word Anyone embedded within the royals. The Ace of Spades and Jokers are custom. 

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No word on the online release. If you are in Denmark, head to the ANYONE showroom at:

Linnésgade 20
1361 Copenhagen 

This story first appeared on crdstry.com and is republished with permission.

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Cardistry: Anyone Worldwide's Runaway World Deck Sold Out!

Anyone Worldwide released their follow-up collab deck with New York artist B. Thom Stevenson 3 days ago. The Runaway World playing cards were sold out in 30 minutes. 

The deck comes in three different editions: The Anyone Showroom Edition, Miracle Seltzer Edition, and V1 Gallery Edition. All 3 comes fully custom original artwork on the face cards and the card back comes with a mesmerizing checkered pattern, which is featured on the tuck box as well.

5000 decks produced and sold at $18.

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ANYONE Released The Re-Imagined Smoke Playing Cards

ANYONE has collaborated with Buck twins, Dan and Dave to re-imagining the Smoke & Mirrors brand. The original Smoke & Mirrors brand playing cards were designed to be a personal deck for the twins. The decks were custom-tailored to their taste with original art by Si Scott. That was back in 2007. 

The minimalist Mirror reprint was released in 2018 by cardistry group, Anyone Worldwide and the follow-up Smoke reprint was released and sold out yesterday.

The reprint sports a minimalist white tuck box with Dan and Dave's logo prominently featured. The same design is showcased on the card backs with bold black borders. Meanwhile, the face cards are pretty much standard but the word Anyone embedded within the royals. The Ace of Spades and Jokers are custom.

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Detailed Look: Black Dot Playing Cards

The team at Anyone released Black Dot Playing Cards mid-February 2020 and they were quickly sold out. The Black Dot is the follow-up to the highly successful Red Dot Playing Cards, released back in 2017. Initially, Black Dot was never released for individual sale and only released in limited quantities with every brick of Checkerboard by Anyone. The deck features an off-centered black dot on a solid grey colorway back with standard face cards with the exception of the Ace of Spades and Jokers.

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All The Australia Bushfire Fundraising Initiatives

Over the past weeks, Social media has been flooded with calls to support the Australian Rural Fire Services, Red Cross Australia and Australian Wildlife Rescue Organisation, among other incredible organizations, to aid those affected by the ongoing and devastating bush fires. The impact has been felt worldwide, with Hollywood using the Golden Globes as a platform to raise awareness.

Several playing card brands and companies have taken the initiative to donate profits to the cause. More is being done by the playing cards community to raise much-needed funds for those affected. From pre-orders to online sales, we've rounded up what you need to know about bush fire fundraising initiatives happening this week.

Galaxy Decks

Releasing Green Wave playing cards for pre-order now. 100% Of ALL Profits will be donated to Red Cross Australia and Wires Wildlife Rescue to help combat the perils of the Australian Bush Fires. The deck will have custom pips and comes with standard USPCC courts.

Where: Galaxydecks.com

When: Now.

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Green Wave playing cards. Available for pre-order now. 100% Of ALL Profits will be donated to Red Cross Australia @redcrossau and Wires Wildlife Rescue @wireswildliferescue to help combat the perils of the Australian Bush Fires. Please help spread the word so we can raise as much as possible to help those in need. —————————————————————- #keshav_mongia #52kards #kevinyu97 #artofplay #artofplay #playingcards #playingcardart #cards #cardart #cardistry #cardmagic #uyc #useyourcards #bestcardistalive #kardify #keshavmongia #legendspcc #legendsplayingcardco #dananddave #bucktwins #ellusionist #theory11 #uspcc #cardsxiii #uspcc #cardporn #ckardist

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Anyone

Australia Souvenir Playing Cards are available for pre-order online with all proceeds donated to WIRES wildlife rescue. The deck features the Australia Flag on the card backs with standard face cards and custom jokers and Ace of Spades.

Where: anyoneworldwide.com

When: Now.

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Australia Souvenir Playing Cards available for pre-order online. All proceeds will be donated to WIRES wildlife rescue. anyoneworldwide.com

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CardCutz

Australia-based CardCutz want to help everyone that has been affected by the horrific bushfires. For two days, 25% of sales for every FLUID-2019 Edition and Oblique deck sold will be donated to the Australian Red Cross, NSW Rural Fire Service, Country Fire Authority (CFA) Victoria and Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (Wires).

Where: cardcutz.com

When: 9-10 January 2019

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Here at CardCutz we want to help everyone that has been affected by the horrific bushfires happening around us. Our hearts go out to all those communities, volunteers and animals that have been affected by this ongoing disaster.
Australia is strong. Australians will get through this, but we would like to offer our support.
Therefore for today and tomorrow, 25% of sales for every FLUID-2019 Edition and Oblique deck sold will be donated to the Australian Red Cross, NSW Rural Fire Service, Country Fire Authority (CFA) Victoria and Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (Wires). A special thanks to all the firefighters and volunteers who are risking their lives to save others.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #kardify #bicycleplayingcards #gotmagic ⁠ #entry #playingcards⁠ #playingcardart #cardart ⁠ #cardist #cardistry #cardflourish #cardporn ⁠ #cardmagic #cardcollection #ellusionist #theory11#Dananddave #bucktwins #thebluecrown #fontainecards #dealersgrip #cardcutzshop ⁠ #bestcardistalive #anyoneworldwide #cardistrycon #useyourcards #artofplay #murphysmagic #rareplayingcards #52kards #geminidecks

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