One of 3 decks in the Inception series (Inceptus, Illustratum, Intellectus) of 54 cards each, this KickStarter project was funded by 734 backers pledging $42,479 on May 17, 2016 and delivered in October 2016.  For the most part these all contained the same cards with different tuck and back, but in addition each deck had a unique Ace and King of Spades.  Each deck as also made available in uncut form, plus dealer coins, shirts and leather case as part of the Deluxe reward.  There also was a signature reward that included all 3 decks in a special gold foil designed case with signature cards.

One of 3 decks in the Inception series (Inceptus, Illustratum, Intellectus) of 54 cards each, this KickStarter project was funded by 734 backers pledging $42,479 on May 17, 2016 and delivered in October 2016.  For the most part these all contained the same cards with different tuck and back, but in addition each deck had a unique Ace and King of Spades.  Each deck as also made available in uncut form, plus dealer coins, shirts and leather case as part of the Deluxe reward.  There also was a signature reward that included all 3 decks in a special gold foil designed case with signature cards.

One of 3 decks in the Inception series (Inceptus, Illustratum, Intellectus) of 54 cards each, this KickStarter project was funded by 734 backers pledging $42,479 on May 17, 2016 and delivered in October 2016.  For the most part these all contained the same cards with different tuck and back, but in addition each deck had a unique Ace and King of Spades.  Each deck as also made available in uncut form, plus dealer coins, shirts and leather case as part of the Deluxe reward.  There also was a signature reward that included all 3 decks in a special gold foil designed case with signature cards.

By Chris Ramsay and Ellusionist, follow up to his Memento Mori deck.

The Russian Folk Art Collector's Edition has the same great illustrated cards but with a high gloss finish, high gloss tuck, custom numbered seals, high quality 310gsm linen paper, and was exclusive to the kickstarter campaign.

What can move the sun across the sky & raise the dead? Ancient scarab beetles?! This series harnesses beauty, power, & a hint of magic. 

Two Different Styles: Scarab beetles possess mysterious powers that allow them to magically cross between the realms of the living and the dead to transport immortal souls. This duality is reflected in our two decks—Red Scarab and Blue Scarab—as each deck reveals how ancient Egyptian royals fair on either side of death. Our Blue Scarab deck lifts the veil of death, exposing highly rendered details of the Egyptian rulers manifesting on the other side. The noble spirits illuminate the darkness, allowing the light to reflect off their gold adornments to reveal stunning hand-drawn details of these divine beings. Hints of iridescent blue highlighting their jewelry symbolize the heavens and bestow the power of rebirth upon ancient Egypt’s most prestigious souls. All Blue Scarab cards are set against a stark black background, denoting the unknown and darkness of the afterlife.

Detailed Artwork: From building colossal pyramids to sculpting masterpiece sphinxes, ancient Egyptians were masters at executing the inconceivable, thanks to their extreme attention to detail. To honor their meticulous methods, the artwork of each Scarab deck pays homage to ancient Egypt’s style and class. The incredible details of our Blue Scarab deck highlight the essence of life beyond the grave with shading and highlights that magnify the immortality of these royal beauties

Back Design: Both decks feature highly stylized mirrored designs of a scarab beetle moving a beaming sun across an infinite horizon. Two interlacing elliptical-shaped borders enclose the design, each representing a spirit’s path through either life or death. Passageways between the realms lie where the borders intersect; however, souls can only crossover if transported by the omniscient scarab. Bring ancient Egypt’s royals to your next card game…after all, who’s better off in your hand than the most majestic rulers in history? Bring the forces from beyond with the help of the Scarab decks to ensure that your game will be victorious.  

Tuck Boxes: Open these beautifully crafted tuck boxes to unleash the power of the Scarab into your next hand! An image of the blue-winged Scarab carrying a sun sits in the lower right corner of this tuck box’s front. With all of the power this scarab is packing, we couldn’t justify tarnishing this box with anything less than perfect.

 Combine The Decks: Much like the yin and the yang, one deck could not exist without the other. Together both Red and Blue Scarab decks complete each other, signifying the cycle of life and infusing immortality in your house of cards.

The Suits: Fit for Royalty: Ancient Egyptian royalty held the highest standards for manmade works of art, which is why these suits were designed to fit the high-class tastes of nobility. A delicate border of gold-stylized designs accents the suit’s natural shape, while intricate gold designs with mirrored images decorate each suit’s interior. The subtle gold accents deliver a tasteful presentation that fits with the expectations and principles of these ancient beings.

What can move the sun across the sky & raise the dead? Ancient scarab beetles?! This series harnesses beauty, power, & a hint of magic. 

Two Different Styles: Scarab beetles possess mysterious powers that allow them to magically cross between the realms of the living and the dead to transport immortal souls. This duality is reflected in our two decks—Red Scarab and Blue Scarab—as each deck reveals how ancient Egyptian royals fair on either side of death.Our Red Scarab deck shows well-stylized designs of royalty living and ruling their earthly kingdoms. Their human life is signified by red accents—representing the blood of life—against monochromatic color schemes with hints of gold signifying royal status. All Red Scarab cards are set against a white background, representing the sacredness of life on earth. Detailed Artwork: From building colossal pyramids to sculpting masterpiece sphinxes, ancient Egyptians were masters at executing the inconceivable, thanks to their extreme attention to detail. To honor their meticulous methods, the artwork of each Scarab deck pays homage to ancient Egypt’s style and class.The artwork of our Red Scarab deck reigns true to the artwork of ancient Egyptian times. Created with well-defined lines and distinct contrast, this deck resembles artwork that could only be created by earthly hands. 

Back Design: Both decks feature highly stylized mirrored designs of a scarab beetle moving a beaming sun across an infinite horizon. Two interlacing elliptical-shaped borders enclose the design, each representing a spirit’s path through either life or death. Passageways between the realms lie where the borders intersect; however, souls can only crossover if transported by the omniscient scarab. Bring ancient Egypt’s royals to your next card game…after all, who’s better off in your hand than the most majestic rulers in history? Bring the forces from beyond with the help of the Scarab decks to ensure that your game will be victorious.  

Tuck Boxes: Like our other tuck box, the Red Scarab features the same exterior design but showcases a red scarab beetle in the lower right-hand corner. Set against a stark black background, this Scarab is prepared to shine light and luck as soon as you open the box to release the power from within! 

 Combine The Decks: Much like the yin and the yang, one deck could not exist without the other. Together both Red and Blue Scarab decks complete each other, signifying the cycle of life and infusing immortality in your house of cards.

The Suits: Fit for Royalty: Ancient Egyptian royalty held the highest standards for manmade works of art, which is why these suits were designed to fit the high-class tastes of nobility. A delicate border of gold-stylized designs accents the suit’s natural shape, while intricate gold designs with mirrored images decorate each suit’s interior. The subtle gold accents deliver a tasteful presentation that fits with the expectations and principles of these ancient beings.

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/411-architect

Playing cards are the primary building blocks and tools with which we create our magic. Just as an architect must carefully plan and build his structures; magicians must take equal care in structuring their effects and presentations. Architect playing cards are the perfect tribute to an art & craft that shares so much with magic.

Designed by Jared Hansen and printed by the Expert Playing Card Company, the Architect deck is truly a sight to behold. The stunning tuck box is crafted from a heavy-duty deep blue matte paper that's adorned on all sides with intricately applied silver foil.

The cards themselves have the look of a blueprint, featuring a beautiful blue & white back design with fine line work. The faces are Expert Standard with a custom DaVinci-inspired Ace of Spades and identical drawing compass Jokers. The handling is superb thanks to Damask finish, which has a medium thickness and snap with an exquisite embossing pattern and texture.

Since the beginning of time, man has sought protection through the creation of weapons. Weapons molded and changed the course of history, destroying civilizations and creating new ones. As enemies became more sophisticated, the weapons of choice became more crafty, cruel and deadly.

The Macedonians became a great civilization due to the introduction of siege weapons. The Romans capitalized on their creations and crafted war as a strategic art ruled by precision.  The Chinese introduced gunpowder  in the  Middle Ages, which lead to a military strategy of propellent-based ordnances.  The art of war and death was screaming forward changing the scope of conquest and World power.

The crown jewel which would open the door to the threat of mass slaughter as a form of deterrent and change the tide of war.... the Atomic Bomb. World wars, dictators, rank and file soldiers would rise and fall on the creation of weapons of devastation.

So, after all the bombs have been dropped and the ashes have settled the question remains...is there any hope?

The Collector's edition will include stunning red foil on a sturdy matte Red tuck with crisp embossing. A great edition to the series that you will not want to pass-up.

Only 500 of the Collector's Edition decks will be numbered! You can add-on as many decks as you would like, but the add-on's will not be numbered. Make sure you get them fast or they will go before you know it!

Features:

• Printed by the Legends Playing Card Company Each court card, Ace and Jokers will have original illustrations, capturing the feel of the era. 
• The Cards will be printed on the Classic Finish, which is the highest quality card stock. 
•  The Tuck Case will be made with Premium Matte Card Stock Box, fully embossed andfoiled, combined with Red Metallic Ink 
•  Unique Back Design

Kickstarter 2014 project by Jody Eklund. 3 decks have been printed: Golden Spike, limited Gold Edition and very limited Black Ink edition.  The Bicycle branded version was produced by USPCC, but the Black Ink and Golden Spike (Gold) versions were printed by Legends.

This is Montague vs Capulet, a stunning new Bicycle branded playing card deck, inspired by William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. This is a fully custom deck with an elaborate card back and 2 different tuck cases. 

Belgian Virginie Carquin is an absolutely amazing artist, and she illustrated the portraits for this new fine art deck with lots of details that you won't want to miss.

• Printed by The United States Playing Card Company
• Bicycle® branded
• Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
• Illustrated by renowned Belgian artist Virginie Carquin
• 100% completely custom designed playing cards, including art, pips, royalty, backs, jokers, and everything else that you can put into a card deck
• Custom Tuck Cases
• 56 cards including a full 52 card deck, plus 2 Jokers, a Character Outline card, and a double-backed card
• Normal poker size deck of playing cards
• Upgraded Bee card stock from USPCC
• Printed with metallic inks

This is Montague vs Capulet, a stunning new Bicycle branded playing card deck, inspired by William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. This is a fully custom deck with an elaborate card back and 2 different tuck cases. 

Belgian Virginie Carquin is an absolutely amazing artist, and she illustrated the portraits for this new fine art deck with lots of details that you won't want to miss.

• Printed by The United States Playing Card Company
• Bicycle® branded
• Inspired by William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
• Illustrated by renowned Belgian artist Virginie Carquin
• 100% completely custom designed playing cards, including art, pips, royalty, backs, jokers, and everything else that you can put into a card deck
• Custom Tuck Cases
• 56 cards including a full 52 card deck, plus 2 Jokers, a Character Outline card, and a double-backed card
• Normal poker size deck of playing cards
• Upgraded Bee card stock from USPCC
• Printed with metallic inks

scans of each card can be seen  http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Dynasty2.html

There are two different decks in this series. There is the Jade Green unlimited deck that will be printed to meet the demand (minimum of 1000 decks will be printed) while the premium Imperial Red deck will be limited to ONLY 1000 decks printed. Both decks have their own unique elements that will appeal to both the regular playing card users as well as collectors. 

• Matte stock tuck case featuring foil and inside the tuck artwork
• Full 54 unique custom cards
• Individual numbered metallic seals based upon the print run (minimal of 1000 decks)
• 2 Unique jokers different from the Imperial Red edition jokers (with one joker reveal)
• Unique Court Cards
• Unique Ace of Spades
• EPCC Classic finish

scans of every card can be seen http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Dynasty1.html

There are two different decks in this series. There is the Jade Green unlimited deck that will be printed to meet the demand (minimum of 1000 decks will be printed) while the premium Imperial Red deck will be limited to ONLY 1000 decks printed. Both decks have their own unique elements that will appeal to both the regular playing card users as well as collectors.

• Premium black matte stock featuring foil, embossing and interior foiling
• Limited to only 1000 print run (800 available in pledge tiers)
• Individually metallic numbered seals
• Full 54 unique custom cards
• 2 Unique jokers different from the Jade Green edition jokers (with one joker reveal)
• Court Cards feature unique border design
• Unique Ace of Spades
• Fully Illustrated Aces (Diamond, Club and Hearts)
• EPCC Classic Finish

Created as a pair of decks, Anubis and Osiris, these decks from artist Steve Minty was funded on KickStarter by 2,154 backers who pledged $93,907.  The Anubis deck featured a black tuck and card background, while the Osiris deck used a deep blue tone.  The tucks are with gold foil and embossed with a custom seal, while the cards also have gold foil on the back.  

Created as a pair of decks, Anubis and Osiris, these decks from artist Steve Minty was funded on KickStarter by 2,154 backers who pledged $93,907.  The Anubis deck featured a black tuck and card background, while the Osiris deck used a deep blue tone.  The tucks are with gold foil and embossed with a custom seal, while the cards also have gold foil on the back.