Our story begins 100 years ago - the year is 1916. A mysterious man travels the world teaching people his sleight of hand. He was the best of his day but not many knew how he looked like except the ones fortunate enough to meet him.

They called him Ace Victoria. Arthur “Ace” Victoria was born in Birmingham, England. He later moved to the U.S. at the start of the century where it was said he taught Erdnase himself a thing or two. His travels took him all over the world. Although very little is known of him, the majority of information was revealed in his journal, which was found years later in India. His custom card design was found sketched in the journal along with many secret techniques and sleights devised by Ace.  

The Blue Crown has taken upon the task of restoring the artwork found in the old journal and reprinting this amazing deck of cards. Designed by Rudy Faber, and finalized by Edo Huang. Concept by Alex Mihailescu. The Blue Crown is proud to present its latest installment in their playing card line. Enter the Victorian Room. 

RAVN is back, in purple! A custom-designed deck of poker size playing cards designed by Stockholm17 for Caroline Ravn magician. They teamed up to deliver an elegant and classic looking deck of playing cards, with improved courts and standard faces. Perfect to perform magic tricks, cardistry, and of course to play at the green table.

The deck is printed by Cartamundi on a special paper stock with specific 9C² varnish designed for better handling and durability.

In 2016 Cartamundi manufactured a special deck that was presented at the Cardistry-Con, in Berlin. They focused on the paper and the varnish, not just the graphics. Cartamundi is providing this amazing paper stock and finish that is smooth and durable, specifically designed for cardists.

This deck features 56 cards:

• Cards where printed on Cambric 310gr Black Core paper with 9C² varnish.
• 52 standard faces with improved courts (JQK) and custom Ace of Spades.
• 2 custom jokers similar to the first version of Ravn, but with a twist.
• gaff card: duplicate card (7 of diamonds)
• gaff card: double backer
• The back-side design is the same as the previous version, but in purple.
• The look of the 12 court cards have been improved. The faces of the Jacks, Queens and Kings where improved, and their hands have been redrawn as well.

The design of the tuck-box is the same, so it matches the first version. Cartamundi provided Star-Dream Opal 285gr paper, and it has the embossed graphics.

ADD-ONs provided by the kickstarter campaign:

• Custom Roll-up Pad (Size: 17x12inch), with Ravn Purple Ace of Spades printed on a velvet top, handmade by JM Authentics in UK.
• Purple Ravn Mini-deck
• Uncut sheet

The Bicycle Stained Glass Phoenix Playing Cards is just as mythical and magical as it sounds. The Phoenix symbolism is that of resurrection and renewal. If it perceives impending death, the Phoenix ignites itself into a sea of fire and soon rises from its ashes as new. This is your chance to own this amazing deck of cards and pair it with Collectable Playing Cards' previous Stained Glass Deck.

The tuck case pairs the fiery orange Phoenix glow with an icy blue. The glass has been cut into jagged pieces of art.

The back card displays different shades of orange. If you look closely, you can see the wingspan and piercing eyes gaze back at you.

The courts, along with the numbered cards, have a dark and eerie sense to them, as if you have just walked into the dark ages. The Phoenix lives within each card in the deck.

All of the card faces appear to be beautiful works of stained glass. You'll love showing these off!

Full deck scan by macstrat @

The Leviathan is a fitting creature to round out the Stained Glass 3rd Series. The sea is a dark and mysterious place and this deck captures the true blue unknowns and creatures that lurk deep below the waters. Produced by Collectable Playing Cards and Printed by USPCC, make sure to complete your collection!

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/429-bicycle_stained_glass_leviathan

V2 has embossing on the deck box.

V2 has embossing on the deck box.

V2 has embossing on the deck box.

Unlike an earlier Bicycle zombie pack which offered tips on how to avoid a zombie attack, this Bicycle pack, published in 2013, simply displays full-length colourful and imaginative zombie cartoon figures on each of the 54 cards. The artist is Rob Sacchetto, a freelance illustrator, painter, and visual artist. He has worked in a variety of mediums including film, television, and comic books, and has been illustrating custom zombie portraits full-time since 2006. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/781-bicycle_everyday_zombies

Produced in 2012, this deck has no text on the front of the tuck, unlike version 1 & 2. I asked Ellusionist if this was a prototype, and they were unable to answer that question.

Initial release tuck boxes featured embossing and gold foil highlights not seen in subsequent printings.

Featuring the vintage Hobgoblin back design. First of planned 4 deck series.