The tuck box features sculptural embossing in both bronze and pewter foil. The cards themselves feature a plethora of masonic imagery, a Liberty Tree ace of spades, and a tax stamp seal. A handful of the Son's most patriotic members are represented on the court cards in 18th century style etching. Furthermore, the stock itself has undergone the unique crushing procedure, propietary to Art of Play.

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

In 2013, Rarebit playing cards became an instant classic. Inspired by The Rarebit, a vintage, speakeasy bar and restaurant in Charleston, SC, Rarebit playing cards sold out almost instantly. In 2015, we brought the deck back - with metallic copper ink. These sold out lightning-fast and became one of our most sought after decks EVER. Today, we welcome a new member of the Rarebit family: Rarebit Gold. Made in the USA Laced with GOLD FOIL on the actual playing cards, the Rarebit Gold deck features full custom court cards and a simple, elegant design by Jay Fletcher. They’re printed using FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks, and starch-based laminates.

The Believe Deck was inspired by the Wayang Shadow Puppets of the Island of Java, Indonesia. The detail and intricacy they used to create the puppets, without making it seem overdone, was beautiful to us. In many ways we felt that style really captured the essence of this project for us and who we are.

The American Frontier Deck is a premium playing card deck inspired by wildlife illustrations of the late 19th century.  Created from Will Pitney's original pen & ink illustrations, each design maintains classic, hand-drawn characteristics.  Featuring the era-appropriate Bicycle® logo from the original 1895 "Expert Back". Bicycle® brand is printed by The United States Playing Card Company established in 1867.

 

scans of each card can be seen at http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Frontier1.html

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 deck is all about a classic sideshow experience. You’ll see face card characters like the bearded lady, contortionists, fire-breather, sword swallower, lobster boy, and even more on the intricate back. The ring master and monkey round out the deck as the joker cards, all in a tuck that looks like a circus tent. The Sideshow Freaks Deck features original artwork on the front and backs of the cards, including the face cards and jokers. These double ended back and face cards will be a great addition to your next card night. Circus art is becoming more and more popular these days! Bicycle Freaks Playing Cards celebrate the extraordinary circus people who called themselves “Freaks.” Made in the USA at The United States Playing Card Company on premium stock with a patented Air-cushion® finish, softly beveled edges, and sandwich construction for superior play. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/456-bicycle_sideshow_freaks

The Fournier 505 is a smooth-finish (non-embossed) deck with superior durability and silky-smooth edges. The decks are standard poker size, with 52 cards and THREE jokers. Fournier 505s are slightly thinner than a standard Bicycle 808 deck (about three cards difference when placed side by side) and are slightly stiffer handling than the Bikes.

Shuffle up and deal. These beautiful playing cards have a minimal back design and custom face cards. Their familiar characteristics make them great for everyday use. The cards are packaged inside a luxurious printed letterpress tuckcase, with embossing and gold foil accents, and sealed with our trademark perforated stamp for easy opening. Produced in collaboration with Sideshow Press, and printed on a premium crushed stock developed by Dan & Dave with The United States Playing Card Company.

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

For the ramblers. For the gamblers. For the drifters: The hand that life deals us can never be predicted. Every shuffle and cut of the cards is a reminder to never settle, to chase a life of freedom. The wilderness holds the answers, like the cards held in your hands. For those who seek adventure upon the horizon, be sure to pack a deck of Drifters. Featuring a custom letter-pressed tuck case and beautifully illustrated faces, Drifters was designed by Curtis Jenkins, illustrator of Monarchs playing cards, in collaboration with Dan and Dave. Proudly printed to the highest possible standards by the U.S. Playing Card Company.

NoMad Playing Cards were produced in collaboration with The NoMad Hotel in New York City. In the 19th century, The NoMad District of New York was the meeting place of the era’s elite - from Oscar Wilde to Charles Dickens, Mark Twain to Nikola Tesla. Our vision was to create a deck of cards that would serve as a monument to The NoMad. The result is a timeless blend of beauty and elegance. Designed by Chad Michael, the deck features a custom vintage design, reimagined Jokers, a gold embossed tuck case - and a stamp bearing the seal of The State of New York.

This is the brown and white color variation. The originally listed deck scan is not correct. The card backs do not share a gold ink.

Full Deck Scan: https://www.flickr.com/photos/167981955@N07/albums/72157708938025157

2016 printing featuring new gold metallic ink and a new red seal.

Also available in the earlier black version, this deck from Theory 11 was released in 2013, was illustrated by hand in South Africa and designed by Simon Frouws. They featured elegant gold foil stamped onto ultra-lux black paper derived from sustainable forests. Produced by USPCC, the stock is from FSC-certified papers derived from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks and starch-based laminates. Sealed with a red tax-stamp, vintage sticker seal marked with the exact month and year of print. Containing largely standard face cards, the emphasis is on the premium foil tuck, card back artwork and stock quality that also was environmentally conscious.

Also available in a white version which was released later (May 2013), this deck from Theory 11 was released near the end of 2012, was illustrated by hand in South Africa and designed by Simon Frouws. They featured elegant gold foil stamped onto ultra-lux black paper derived from sustainable forests. Produced by USPCC, the stock is from FSC-certified papers derived from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks and starch-based laminates. Sealed with a red tax-stamp, vintage sticker seal marked with the exact month and year of print. Containing largely standard face cards, the emphasis is on the premium foil tuck, card back artwork and stock quality that also was environmentally conscious.

COPAG 310 introduces the exclusive TRUE LINEN B9 FINISH for supreme handling and the ultimate flourish. Inspired by you. Developed in the pursuit of mastery. Made for players, cardists and magicians. COPAG 310 is developed closely together with expert players, cardists and magicians for over two years. The exclusive TRUE LINEN B9 FINISH of the COPAG 310 deck ensures supreme handling and longevity, and is developed specifically for the pursuit of the perfect sleight and the ultimate flourish. This finish is the result of intense R&D and more than 300 prototypes, tried and tested. This to create a deck ready to use straight out of the box. The soft but springy nature of the cards, and the smoothness of handling, lie in a carefully constructed balance between stock, coating, linen finish and cutting. Tailored to your needs.

Citizens are the most intricate, breathtaking playing cards we’ve ever produced. Illustrated in America by Kevin Cantrell, every aspect was handcrafted with relentless, unrivaled attention to detail. 

For the first time, we combined gold foil, hot stamping, and bronze foil to create a box design that’s eye catching, elegant, and sophisticated.

Even the inside of the box has a breathtaking, intricate guilloche pattern. The Joker and back design bear the Latin phrase “Audentes Fortuna Iuvat.” Fortune favors the brave. The Ace of Spades features an iconic Citizen “C” emblem.