Forged on the bank of the Hudson River in New York, Hudson Playing Cards were inspired by a historic factory dating back to 1856. It was the pinnacle of playing card quality.

With unrivaled quality, snap, feel, and finish, Hudson Playing Cards were the gold standard for poker players and family games alike. Thousands of decks once crossed this mythical assembly line - and then, as quickly as it emerged, it vanished in 1871 with the rise of the New York Consolidated Card Company.

A legend lost to history - until today. theory11 proudly reimagines Hudson Playing Cards, with an all-new deck designed and manufactured in the USA with relentless attention to detail.

The design is breathtaking, intricate, detailed, and timeless - with a custom Ace of Spades, Joker, back design, and tuck case packaging.

This entry is for the second print run of v2 edition of DeckONE playing cards which can be distinguished by roman numerals "III" visible on the tuck flap. First print run of v2 edition has "II" on the tuck flap.

Quote from Director of Operations at Theory11, Lyle Borders:

Two versions, across three different printings. Printing #1 did not have the aged, worn look that the current edition does. People carried these decks in their pockets, and eventually they would wear down and develop a really cool aged look. V2 emulated that look. V2 had 2 printings. The III indicates the 3rd printing, which is a V2 printing. II and III are essentially identical other than that small change which indicates the printing.

Premium, designer playing cards produced in collaboration with Steve Cohen, "The Millionaires’ Magician,” star of Chamber Magic®, a headline show at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

The legendary Waldorf Astoria, a gathering place for royalty and the ultra-wealthy, demands only the finest for its upscale clientele. Black Edition Tycoons are enclosed within a thick, premium tuck case, shielded in gold foil. Ultra rich black ink gives the card backs an exceptionally crisp visual appeal compared to their red and bluepredecessors.

Featuring court cards licensed from Fournier in Villareal de Álava, Spain, the Jacks, Queens, and Kings have skin tone faces - joined by an elegant, debonair Joker and Ace of Spades.

Premium playing cards by theory11 featuring all of your favorite characters in four spellbinding color editions, representing the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff! Relive the most memorable moments of the iconic series every time the cards are brought out for play.

The outer packaging is simply magical. Opulent, ornate gold foil. Striking house-colored foil accents. Precise, ultra-detailed embossing. A box that is luxurious to the touch and the eyes at every angle.

Your favorite characters have been brought to life! Harry proudly holds the Golden Snitch and his Nimbus 2000. Voldemort wields his wand made of yew. Snape teaches Potions class with his Advanced Potion Making textbook. Luna Lovegood sports her signature Spectrespecs, along with many more characters!

Theory11 produces the world’s finest playing cards. The cards themselves are made in the USA - printed on FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks, and starch-based laminates.

Harry Potter Playing Cards feature completely custom artwork in every aspect of the design, with the Aces, Jokers, box design, & court cards inspired directly by fan-favorite characters and events in the Wizarding World.

Harry Potter Playing Cards are the perfect tribute to the Wizarding World. From the Sorcerer’s Stone to the Deathly Hallows, follow and experience the storyline and its iconic moments every time they’re held in your hands.

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