In Sanctus, Lotrek continued his byzantine religious theme and used techniques from his Liturgy deck. On the back and faces he used both white opaque ink as well as foil. To create a simple but luxurious look he went with a full bleed back, using two different shades of gold on a metallic bronze stock. For the card coating he came up with a new and improved formula which should improve handling for cardistry. On the Tuck, he went with the same design as the backs wrapping all six sides with a combination of matte and shiny gold foils for the back ground, with black foil for the lettering. The Tucks are also all numbered.

We are proud to introduce the Black Lions Red Edition, printed on the highest-quality stock the United States Playing Card Company offers.

Our soft-touch box features a metallic red finish and silver foil stamping on top of a fully detailed quality embossing.  Each deck contains a number of hidden features that are greatly enhanced by the new design.

We are proud to introduce the Black Lions Blue Edition, printed on the highest-quality stock the United States Playing Card Company offers.

Our soft-touch box features a metallic blue finish and silver foil stamping on top of a fuly detailed quality embossing.  Each deck contains a number of hidden features that are greatly enhanced by the new design.

Scans of each card can be seen at www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/AuthurianCamelot.html

Gallery here:www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/AuthurianExcaliber.html

View all cards here:https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/157-arthurian

Printed by USPCC (Air Cushion Finish) for ChinaMagic in both limited and regular edition. The suits (black and gold) are re-styled with the half-moon hook of an ancient Chinese weapon, the sky halberd, and custom courts represent famous people of the era.

Lu Bu (surname Lu) was a mighty warlord during the time of the Three Kingdoms, controlled by Cao Cao (Northern), Liu Bei (Central) and Sun Quan (Southeast).

Court Cards - (Surname first) based upon limited research:

• KoS - Ding Yuan, Regional Governor and minor warlord Lu Bu served under and eventually killed
• QoS - Ms Yan (?)
• JoS - Zhang Liao, a military general serving under Ding Yuan (as well as Dong Zhuo, Liu Bei and Cao Cao)
• KoC - Yuan Shu, a warlord (half-brother to Yuan Shao, one of the most powerful warlords at the time)
• QoC - Ms Lu, Lu Bu's wife (?)
• JoC - Zhao Yun, a military general who served under Liu Bei
• KoD - Cao Cao, one of China's most powerful warlords
• QoD - Cao Shi, Cao Cao's wife (?)
• JoD - Zhang Fei, a military general who served under Liu Bei
• KoH - Dong Zhuo, warlord whom Lu Bu defected to after killing Ding Yuan...Lu Bu eventually killed Dong Zhuo
• QoH - Diao Chan, lover of Lu Bu in Luo Guanzhong's novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'
• JoH - Chen Gong, advisor to Lu Bu

This database entry is for the Regular Edtion of the deck.

When Vanishing Inc. Magic set out to design its first deck of signature brand playing cards, we had one specific goal in mind: to create the most fashion-forward, subtle, and sophisticated "look" for a deck of cards yet devised. The result is the Dapper Deck Deluxe Package, which is an attractive deck of cards crafted from the finest stock and finish, along with a matching silk tie and a 1000 thread count pocket square. Everything is packaged in a hand-painted wooden lacquer box complete with lock, practice mirror, and Dapper Deck insignia. Each package comes with a numbered, signed certificate by creators Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin. Strictly limited to 400 units.

We consulted with two fashion industry experts to help us hone a design that would match fine suits that the stylish magicians we create for would wear. The dapper base colors are navy blue or, for more of a punch, Jerry's Nugget Orange. The details are in pastel shades of green, yellow, red, and grey, and each back design is designed to bring out the colors of your wardrobe, and accent the tie or pocket square in your ensemble.