The court figures are based on original paintings by the illustrator John H. Bacon, who also illustrated titles such as: Pharos the Egyptian (as serialized in the Windsor Magazine in 1898), The Marriage of Arthur and Guinevere, Jane Eyre Illustrated. Editions with advertising backs are also known, eg Hotels of the Midland Railway. The pack also contained a Joker showing a jester playing a guitar and riding on a donkey, with the caption "Laugh! and the world laughs with you."

A double bridge deck, 1992, published and distributed by US Games Systems, printed in Belgium by Carta Mundi. Shakespeare on card backs, characters from his plays on court cards and jokers, along with quotations. Different set of court card characters in each deck, although the jokers are the same. Curiously, Romeo and Juliet are in separate decks.

What would my deck be without a little evolution in the court cards? The Winter Edition includes characters that are instantly recognizable custom designs, building upon the original No. 7 campaign.

The courts of each suit have each donned the vibrant winter hues of the deck. The subtle gradients of color help provide an almost 3D effect to the layered ribbons that wrap around these beautiful two-way designs.

Whether it’s their distinctive bejeweled weapons or a simple wave of the hand, each aristocrat has their own unique flair. Between the explosive colors and that unmistakable panache, these courts are sure to stand out in any collection.

The Burgundy colorway is reminiscent of mulled wine, a family-favorite beverage in the winter that will warm your hearts, incorporating the key colors of the ingredients: wine, orange, cinnamon, and mulling spices. While the floral pattern at the center of the back design continues from the original №7 decks, the outward extending “vines” signify the vibrant explosion of taste from the beverage.

The Burgundy Red Edition:

Kickstarter and Montenzi exclusive

Edition of 550 decks

Printed by WJPC

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/montenzi/no7-playing-cards-winter/description

After years of waiting, an icon has finally been reborn. Vanishing Inc. and Guy Hollingworth introduce a new-and-improved version of one of the most beloved decks of cards ever produced. Since being first introduced by Dan and Dave Buck many years ago, “Guy Hollingworth Playing Cards” have been cherished by magicians, cardists and playing card collectors alike. They were an instant bestseller that have fetched top dollar and trade value on the secondary market since selling out not long after their launch. Now, you can finally get your hands on the breathtaking, art-deco inspired “Guy Hollingworth Playing Cards” again. While they are a wonderful homage to the originals, they also feature some key updates designed with the modern magician and cardist in mind. There’s even a special collectable version for the most avid collectors. Guy always loved the original design. But, he also completely agreed with the feedback that the borderless design made them difficult to use for card magic. So, the new “Guy Hollingworth Playing Cards” feature thin white borders. Each deck is also now printed on the best-in-class Cartamundi slimline stock and comes with matching Jokers, a blank-facer and a special Quartet gimmick card.