Covert Cards: Weapons of the Cold War brings together Cold War history, the prototype guns and other odd gadgets made by the Warsaw Pact and NATO nations in that era, and—of course—playing cards! The world of Cold War-era technology is wacky and vast, and this unique project has given me the opportunity to display some of the unusual and iconic designs that both Western and Eastern forces were developing and using during the conflict. Both decks highlight prototypes and other unusual weapons used by NATO and Warsaw Pact countries during the Cold War, with the Pinup Edition featuring face cards showing pinups dressed in era-appropriate military gear and the TECHINT Edition taking on the aesthetics of vintage technical drawings.

As per the front of the tuck box. The backs are two-way, but appear one-way.

Hypnosis from Bicycle Playing Cards is traditional playing card deck with standard faces, but the playing card back is specifically designed with the cardist in mind. With a borderless back design and hypnotizing, colorful, seamless graphics, the Hypnosis deck from Bicycle Playing Cards is sure to enhance the flow of flourishes, fans, spreads, and more. The tuck case of the Hypnosis deck from Bicycle Playing Cards features two eye-catching colors of foil for an ultra-premium look. The card faces are custom-colored and feature a graphic nod to the card back design. While the Hypnosis card backs are designed for cardists, the faces are standard faces, so the playing cards are perfect for playing favorite card games such as rummy, poker, hearts, and solitaire. All Bicycle playing cards are made in the USA with Bicycle’s classic Air Cushion finish. This gives playing cards a linen-like feel and allows cards to glide smoothly during shuffling, dealing, and flourishing.