Final Week on Kickstarter, “Let’s Play V1” Playing Cards by Luke Wadey

Meticulously crafted by Luke Wadey, “Let’s Play V1” playing cards is a fresh and innovative take on traditional playing card design. Currently funding on Kickstarter, “Let’s Play V1” marks the inception of a new typographic collection inspired by cardistry. 

“Let’s Play V1” elevates the art of playing card design to an entirely new level. It explores graphic treatments by combining effects, typography, and patterns. The theme revolves around visually representing and altering emotions through graphic design. 

The deck’s one-way back design features the words ‘Let’s Play’ contorted across the card, creating a mesmerizing effect. Each card face boasts its own warped typography, transforming all 52 cards into distinct pieces of art while remaining practical for gameplay.

Even the aces receive a unique treatment, with a single pip moved around the card. Additionally, the deck includes a double backer card and three jokers that collectively form a single captivating artwork when properly aligned. During cardistry flourishes, the deck comes to life as the shapes twist and turn, generating unique patterns and illusions.

The tuck box mirrors the deck’s innovative design, making it not only functional but also visually striking. It can be used for card flourishes or displayed as a remarkable piece of art.

Produced by the prestigious United States Playing Card Company, this deck is part of a one-time print run with a limited production of approximately 1500 decks.

“Let’s Play V1” also offers a limited edition variant in a striking all-black design, exclusively available through this campaign. This edition includes 55 cards printed on Linen stock with an MPC finish. The tuck box can be signed free of charge, and personalized ace of spades cards are included. This limited edition promises to be a rare and coveted collector’s item.

Available NOW on Kickstarter from $11.

ABBOTS (Architect Edition) Playing Cards

Futuristic. Technology. Robot.

ABBOTS playing cards by 3rd Dominion is inspired by a story of a world where robots and humans coexist, and the robots unlock a secret code that gives them access to powerful technology. The Architect edition come with blue-colored card back and court cards with metallic ink accents. The cards have been completely customized following the technology setting with geometric and angular shapes. 

The futuristic-looking playing cards are kept in a cool tuck box with a unique opening system based on origami construction principles and are embossed, and adorned with foils. Also, cryptic prints have been incorporated into the cases, which are actually Moiré patterns that allow you to see small animations using a transparent plastic card with a printed grid. Printed by Noir Arts.

Smoke & Mirrors 15th Anniversary (Green Edition) Playing Cards

Dan and Dave with longtime friend and collaborator Brad Fulton, has released a new fifteen-anniversary edition in a green colorway that takes inspiration from 19th-century typography. This new deck is an homage to the original Smoke & Mirrors design with intricate details for a sophisticated look.

The cards feature the iconic D&D monogram in a new typeset surrounded by a mosaic pattern on the backs. This beautifully crafted deck comes with a custom ace of spades, joker, suits for the number cards along with classic Arrco-style court cards

Packaged inside a green letterpress-printed tuck box sealed with a stamp. Printed by the U.S. Playing Cards Co. on thin stock. Standard Edition ($18) is available along with a Limited Edition Twinpack ($85) signed and numbered by the artists 1 through 250 on fultonsplayingcards.

The JLB V2 (Silver Edition) Playing Cards

In 2021, JeanLuc Bertrand created the World First Connected and Marked Deck. After the incredible success of the JLB Deck, he is now releasing the second version of the deck. The JLB Deck V2 Silver Edition is now even more versatile and easy to use, including new features for magicians and card enthusiasts.

Designed by Destino, this entirely custom deck combines elegance for collectors and practicality for close-up artists. Destino’s craft and talent mixed with JeanLuc’s working Magician approach deliver a unique tool coated with a sleek art design. 

The Silver Edition comes with enhanced color on the cards along with an Improved surface finish for smoothness and durability. The tuck box is adorned with stunning metallic silver foil and now comes with DOUBLE NFC transmitter. Along with the deck, there is an expanding video library of tutorials for both beginner and experienced magicians.

Like V1, this new version will greatly impact the magic industry. The deck has 4 corner markings, 3 gaffs and 2 duplicates. Also, the JLB Deck holds an invisible technology that will connect it to ANY smartphone with 2 NFC chips built-in on both sides of the tuck box.

This technology allows magicians to share their communication information (social media, business card, and of course impossible magic effects) in a more magical way and at the same time create an even more immersive experience for your audience.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, the Silver Edition will be a valuable asset to the arsenal of your performance. The combination of Card Magic and Technology perfectly blends showmanship and connectivity.

The JLB deck will be printed by Sunwell Industrial Co Ltd on Premium Dark Grey German Black Core Paper Stock and are available NOW on Kickstarter for $18.