News: Issue Seven of Kardify Magazine Now Available!

The December issue (#7) of Kardify magazine is now available to Patrons who pledge $3 or more on our Patreon page. The monthly magazine will be a compilation of selected articles we’ve published over mid-November to mid-December. Our goal is to help you stay on top of playing card news.

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bringing new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing on crowd-funded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page.

If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:

+ Black Friday: A look at all the new deck releases from Ellusionist, Theory11, D&D, HOPC and The Blue Crown.

+ @TheDoc318's EDC: Check out Mike's EDC. By far one of the coolest we've seen in a long time!

+ Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Find the perfect holiday gift for the card enthusiast, magician or cardist.

+ The FW17 Virtuoso Deck Revealed: Popular cardistry group, The Virts just revealed their new deck.

+ Shin Lim's new deck: Find out more about the stunning Regalia deck.

+ Winterberry Playing Cards: A fully custom deck meticulously hand-illustrated from the ground up.

+ Mirage Eclipse Edition Playing Cards: Magician Patrick Kun's iconic deck is back in black!

… and more! 47 pages of articles and deck images. Our biggest issue yet!

Deck View: Bicycle Ombre Edged Playing Cards

Red. Blue. Bold.

During Magic Live! 2017, the team at Bicycle Playing Cards unveiled the new Bicycle Ombre Edged Playing Cards, made exclusively for the event in Las Vegas. The bold deck features a mesmerizing red-blue gradient on the card back and edge.

The face cards are standard but the color palettes have been updated with the red-blue tones to match the look of the deck. The deck is housed in a custom tuck highlighted with silver foil on the front and die cut on the side of the tuck showcasing the red-blue gradient edge of the deck inside and capped with a custom numbered seal. Only 2,500 decks have been printed.

Due to the gilded edges, the cards do not fan and spreads well. With the Ombre Edged priced at $25, it is doubtful anyone will use this deck for performances. Available from JP GAMES.

Cardistry: Fontaine Cards Drops New Collab With Chinatown Market

We knew Fontaine Cards collaboration with streetwear brand Chinatown Market was coming. It has been teased by founder Zach Mueller on his Instagram stories for over a month in conjunction with the launch of the pop-up store on December 16 and 17.

The new deck spots a yellow colorway with the Chinatown Market Smiley on the front of the Tuck Cards. Inside, the Aces have been updated and the standard courts recolored to match the overall theme and color palette of the deck.

The deck is going for $19.99 during the pop-up event at 1052 S. Olive Street, 90015, Los Angeles on December 16 and 17. Swags including Fontaine x Chinatown Market Heavy Tee and Canvas Tote are also available. Images from (@bestcardistalive).

Kickstarter: The Guard Playing Cards by PlayingCardDecks

Designed by Polish designer Artur Rajch and produced by PlayingCardDecks, the Guard playing cards is a classic vintage-inspired design for the modern player, collector, cardist or magician. Already funded, the deck is currently seeking funds on Kickstarter with a goal of $2,017.

There are two editions on offer, the Oak and Slate edition. Each deck is fully custom and has matching face designs but with contrasting backs for easy 2 deck gameplay such as rummy, canasta, and bridge. Also great for those card effects that require 2 different complimentary decks.

Also included are 2 gaff cards in each edition. The Oak Deck comes with a double back and double face, while the Slate Deck includes the Contrasting Double Back and Blank Face.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Co. with embossed finish. Available now on Kickstarter, pledge starts from $10.