Cardistry: All the NEW Cardistry Decks Spotted in Cardistry-Con 2017

Another Cardistry-Con has come and gone, and this year's event was the biggest global cardistry event in history. Attendance grew by 100% compared to the previous year in Berlin. A strong crowd of more than 300 cardists attended cardistry-con in downtown Los Angeles within the Arts District at The Springs. In addition, new cardistry decks were introduced over the Con weekend. Here's what caught our attention (Image above from @cardisfornia_apparel):

CMYK Souvenir Deck by Cartamundi

Only 200 were produced specifically for attendees of Cardistry-Con.

If you are at Cardistry Con and you heard the announcment be sure to be one of the first in at the venue tomorrow and pick up your free deck!! #cartamundi #cardistrycon #CMYK #playingcards #cardistry #poker #custom #smallbatch #whoshuffleslikethat #comeandgetit! #webringgifts

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Waist Playing Cards

A unique deck of cards with new form and design.

)( Waist playing cards😀 a new concept and design 😥 By:@faro13 Cardist: @sn.bloksy Patent pending #cardistry #cardistrylab #cardist #cards #cardistrylife #cardistryporn #flourishes #cardsflourishes #bestcardistalive #cardistrycon @cardistrylab @enjoythemagic

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Carrots by Anwar Carrots edition Fontaines 

Probably one of the most sought-after deck outside Cardistry-Con. Founder Zach Mueller will have these available for sale next week. Even at a higher price, we expect these to go fast!

Cards and Juice. #cards #cardporn #cardistry #cardistrycon

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Pineapple Playing Cards

From Hanson Chien Production Co. these limited edition decks are a fun take on the popular Bee Playing Cards, only 150 decks of each color (Violet, Maroon or Brown) were produced.

Pineapple playing cards, 2017 CCC limited edition, which color you got? 🍍 #pineappleplayingcards #hansonchienproductionco #printedintaiwan #bestcardistalive #artofplay #cardporn #cardistrycon #cardistrycon2017

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Hype Playing Cards

Michael Stern's fun take on hype decks. Volume 1 is a mash-up of Cardistry-Con 2016, DealersGrip's STRIPE, Fontaine and the Virts SS16 decks.

Only about 800 decks left. It's been a hour. You guys are incredible. Xoxoxo -My Turn

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Technique Playing Cards

Conceptualized by cardist Chris Severson, Technique Playing Cards is a tool to help cardists create modern Cardistry movements and concepts. 

Technique. Pick a color. Start Creating. A band of rotating colors forcing you into new movements and creations. Every time you break off a packet and new back design is revealed giving you endless options for contacting new points of color. Just pick a color and see what you create. Available for pre order in 2 weeks! #techniqueplayingcards

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News: Ellusionist Releases the Red Edition of Knights Playing Cards

The Knights Playing Cards by Daniel Madison and Chris Ramsay are one of our favorite deck from Ellusionist. With artwork by the creative Oban Jones, the deck oozes sophistication with its simplistic, elegant and stylish design.

Ellusionist has just released an all-new colorway of the Knights that you will want to get your hands on. Draped in striking eye-catching red, the Red Knight tuck case features a stunning gold foil exterior and interior print.

The card backs, Ace of Spades and Jokers have all been updated with a touch of red.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Co. A crushed stock, coupled with a smooth finish and traditional cut, make this deck feel as good as it looks.

Card Radar: Cadenza Playing Cards by NKW Playing Cards

Six months in the making, Cadenza is a deck designed by Hong Kong magician NKW with the working magicians in mind. The deck features a classic, timeless floral back design.

Hidden in the vintage floral back design are several powerful features that allow you to perform miracles. Cadenza comes with 3 different marking systems, each with its own features and functions.

The deck comes in two colors: blue and red, giving it a vintage feel to the deck. The ace of spades and jokers are custom. The tuck that houses the cards is elegant and printed on durable synthetic paper, which is waterproof and tear proof.

Printed by Legends Playing Card Co. on diamond finish, the deck comes in Mnemonica order out of the box. Also when you purchase the deck, you gain access to the e-book that explains all the marking systems, the gaff cards and the tricks you can do with it, for free.

Available now from Legends Playing Card Co. for $20.

Kickstarter: 7 Questions with Jannieke van Geet of Diamon Playing Cards

Currently funding on Kickstarter, the eye-catching Diamon Playing Cards by Artedame Dutch Design Studio features diamond patterns with shades from lime to forest green and cyan to night blue. The diamonds are assembled with mathematical precision to create a harmonious composition.

Fully customs, the traditional courts and pips have been updated to harmonize the theme and pattern with complementary color palette. The theme is translated beautifully and functions incredibly well, making flourishes, fans and shuffles look great!

We managed to catch-up with Jannieke van Geet, founder of Artedame Dutch Design Studio to chat about the inspiration behind Diamon Playing Cards and the design evolution of the deck.

For those of us who don’t know, tell us a little about Artedame Dutch Design Studio?
Our Design Studio has existed for more than 15 years. Arte: stands for 'art' and da me: stands for 'from me'. (So roughly translated: "the art that stands close to me.") Art of mine created for you. The designers who we work with are creative and view each project as a work of art. We share the common passion for creating and are only satisfied when the customer is.

What do you guys love most about being a designer? And what are some favorite projects you’ve worked on?
As a designer, you find art in everything and you aim to make things look good. Creating is a journey from the beginning to the end; the designer plays with shapes and colors until they achieve satisfaction. Sometimes it is difficult to be obliged to complete a task. Working on an assignment limits the free spirit and hand of the designer. That's why the Diamon Cards project is definitely one of our favorites, as it was realized without any imposed boundaries.

Can you describe the Diamon Playing Cards? and why you guys are passionate about it?
Nowadays there is a trend of minimalistic card designs. As a team, we wanted be artistic without giving up a deck's main purpose. The recurring diamonds in our cards are assembled with mathematical precision. When experimenting with compositions and hues, we were left with an infinite amount of unique patterns. That is what we aimed for and it greatly compliments our passion for endless creation.

Talk to us a bit about going from the first draft to the final version. How did you get to this finished product?
For the first Diamon Cards deck, three designs have been created. These were extensively tested and improved several times. Eventually, the choice for the back has fallen on design N°2. In collaboration with various cardists and magicians, the design has come to an end product. A design that perfectly fits the summer season with its bright green and blue colors.

What was your most brilliant breakthrough when designing the deck?
An important breakthrough with the creation of No. 2 was choosing the two complementary colors; lime and night blue. The shades immediately gave the card that wonderful summer feeling. The enthusiasm grew further and we decided to go for a 100% custom deck. The pips and the court cards fully match the overall design. In addition, the subtle blue arrows on both sides of the deck make the cards stand out in fans and table spreads.

What’s next? Can we expect more deck designs in the future?
First, we hope that collectors, magicians and cardists will be as enthusiastic as we are and we will reach our Kickstarter goal! But yes, we would love to continue with this Diamon pattern, as mentioned before, the are endless possibilities to create unique playing cards.

Finally, what are your favorite playing cards?
Our favorite playing cards are obviously our own! We shaped it entirely to our own preferences and we love the outcome. But we are sure that the next deck we create will be even more beautiful.

Thank you for your time and all the best! If you like what you've read here and want to support Diamon Playing Cards, you can find it on Kickstarter Here! 



Pledge starts from €10 (~USD$11.5), Diamon Playing Cards will be printed by the United States Playing Card Company with Air-Cushion finish on Bicycle or Tally-Ho grade stock.