Kickstarter: Pelican Playing Cards by Rokas

Rokas Bernatonis is a magician heralding from Vilnius, Lithuania. He is a Guinness World Record for  record for the most cards thrown in a second. He’s travelled around the world performing magic in theatres, cruise ships, and corporate events. Now he is creating his own deck, Pelican Playing Cards on Kickstarter.

The tuck box of Pelican features premium matte black paper stock with silver and black foil and embossing. The front comes with a diamond-shaped illustration of the titular animal with natural patterns. The back design mirror the card back design done in beautiful silver foil along with artwork embossing.

The card back design showcase a two-way illustration of two pelican nestles in the natural swirl and filigree patterns in a black colorway, consistent with the overall color pallete of the deck . 

The court cards is fully custom and illustration of two-way figures within a patterned frame: the red suits featured red pips with yellow background, while the black suits feature black pips with blue background.

The Jacks feature anthropomorphized birds: eagle, owl, peacock, and pelican. The Queens feature a beautiful princess. The Kings are handsome men, one of which is a famous inventor Nikola Tesla.

The Jokers feature an identical illustration of an anthropomorphized pelican wearing a jester costume springing cards. One is a black card reveal, while the other is a red card reveal. Rokas’s signature can be found between his feet.

Printed by the USPCC and on premium crushed stock paper. Pledge starts from $19 for a single deck on Kickstarter.

Art of Play'sRamen Heads Playing Cards

Discover the delightful world of Ramen Heads Playing Cards, a limited edition deck featuring custom illustrations inspired by vintage Japanese graphic design. Nothing brings people together like a steaming bowl of delicious ramen. And now, you can bring that same joy to your card games with Ramen Heads Playing Cards.

Originally produced for Art of Play’s 2022 Mystery Deck promotion, this limited edition deck has become a sought-after collector’s item. Illustrator Jannik Stegen, the deck design beautifully captures the essence of Japan’s rich history and vibrant culture.

Each court card showcases a whimsical character indulging in a bowl of ramen. From the mighty Godzilla to a toy robot, a sumo wrestler, and a samurai, to name a few of the original characters, all of whom are eating ramen, of course.

Each deck is printed by the U.S. Playing Cards Co., ensuring exceptional quality and durability. To complement the theme, the cards are packaged inside a charming letterpress-printed tuck box made from oatmeal card stock.

This attention to detail adds an extra layer of authenticity and makes the deck a stunning addition to any card collection. Available now from Art of Play for $20.

VIEWS X Ellusionist Playing Cards on Kardify Spotlight

This spotlight episode features the trippy VIEWS X Ellusionist Playing Cards (buy). Views is a collaboration between Ellusionist and Got Magic? and was designed by Yves Krähenbühl. Find out more in the video below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE (YouTube: kardify)!

Available now from Ellusionist for $12. Use coupon code KARDIFY for 10% off your order.

Blind Tiger Playing Cards: Delayed Delivery and Apologies from Seasons

In a recent development, the Blind Tiger playing cards, a highly anticipated deck from Seasons, have faced unexpected delays, leaving card enthusiasts customers waiting and frustrated. In an official statement released late last week, Alex Chin has issued an apology for the lack of communication and the extended wait, expressing understanding for the inconvenience caused to supporters.

Alex’s absence from the project was a result of unforeseen medical issues within their family, which impacted their ability to provide timely updates. However, Alex is determined to rectify the situation and regain the trust of their loyal customers by ensuring the completion and delivery of the Blind Tiger decks, along with a committed continuation of the NPCCD series.

Initially, the Blind Tiger deck’s preorder offered an artistic take on the concept of a “Blind Tiger” from various perspectives, including the mystery associated with blind preorders and the visual presentation of the physical deck. However, given the recent lack of communication, Alex acknowledges that uncertainty surrounding the contents of the deck may feel more like a risk than an exciting mystery. In an effort to address this concern, Alex has decided to provide additional information about the deck’s themes and artwork, allowing customers to make an informed decision about continuing with their order.

Due to unforeseen challenges in plastics manufacturing for the main series and an extended assembly time required for the bonus deck, the estimated timeline for delivery has been pushed back to around October. This means customers will have waited a full year since placing their initial orders. Alex acknowledges the inconvenience caused by this delay and sincerely apologizes for any frustration it may have caused. In light of these circumstances, Alex is offering customers two options:

1. Those who feel the timeline or project no longer aligns with their expectations can request a full refund.
2. Customers who wish to continue with their order need not take any further action. Their orders will be maintained, and the decks will be shipped as soon as they are ready.

Alex aims to use his past work and commitment to delivery as evidence of his dedication and integrity in completing this project. He determined to make amends for the delays and regain the trust of his valued customers.