THE ICONIC DECK. BACK IN BLACK

For almost a century, 'The Expert At The Card Table' has been considered indispensable to attaining the highest level of card mastery. Recognised as the go-to text on deception with a deck of cards. The search for the elusive author has led us to 12 men who could carry the burden of the world's greatest cheater. One mystery gave birth to a myriad of authors, fans and obsessives. We aren't sure which we are. It's speculated that it's simply an anagram of E. S. Andrews. Others say that it was Herbert Lee Andrews creating an anagram from his wife Emma's name. Some say it was a Chicago Railroad worker, and others choose to believe it was printer Harry S. Thompson covering his tracks. The truth we choose to believe is that S. W. Erdnase is a lifestyle, for those who want to keep their addiction hidden. To not let the world know how devious they are. This all started as a fitting tribute to magic's most famous stranger, and a friend to us all.  

THE CARDS Featured on the back is a deep black replica of Erdnase's green book, and the box is laced with vibrant gold-foil. Distracting other players at the table while you stack the deck in your favor. The finish is customised, smooth and time-honored. With production humidity, ink weight and storage researched with as much care and attention as the card table artifice from the book. Anyone with a deck of cards and passion can be Erdnase, Erdnase is an idea... and we'll never truly prove who he was.

In collaboration with Derren Brown, theory11 presents a tribute to art, design, and the psychological art of illusion. From stage to screen, two-time Olivier Award winner Derren Brown has mesmerized millions worldwide - from the UK to his New York Broadway debut: Secret. Over the past two years, these playing cards have been crafted with passion, precision, and art direction by Derren Brown. Wrapped in gold and green to resemble an antique book, these cards are an elegant tool for magic, card games, collectors, and beyond. Made in the USA at The United States Playing Card Company with FSC-certified paper derived from sustainable forests, using vegetable-based inks and starch-based laminates.

1st Playing Cards are the first of its kind. "1st" representing Chris Ramsay's very first solo venture in to the playing card industry but also representing the "first" comments on various platforms This deck will come in stack and comes complete with a custom design, re-coloring of face cards using metallic ink and custom jokers. You will also receive one blank card as well as a duplicate. The foil "1st" running right to the edges is something brand new which has never been done in the history of USPCC, and offers a beautiful result when fanning or spreading the deck. Together , these elements create a subtle yet strikingly bold and attractive design.

These are the 1st Playing cards V2. Available in a limited quantity only and never to be reprinted. These Playing Cards are made with the highest quality stock by the United States Playing Card Company. Crushed and Air Cushioned finish. The tuck case is made of smooth paper that feels like velvet with a gold foil ring rapping around and 1ST debossed and cut out in the front of the deck. This deck includes identical jokers, an add card featuring an illustration by Abraham Garcia Sanchez, a 4 of spades duplicate and something special on the King of Hearts.