05 May

MASCHERATA cards. The deck that looks at us behind the mask.

Emmanuel Valtierra‘s designs have always been linked to an interesting interpretation of ancestral cultures and folklore. After Demonologie and Angelologie, he has just launched a third deck with some elements in common: MASCHERATA. MASCHERATA is inspired by old illustrations of masks and modern renaissance style disguises. The engraved hand-colored design style of the two previous decks is also present in this one. The court cards are decorated with carefully chosen masks (female and male masks for queens and…

15 September

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ANGELOLOGIE Playing Cards. An angelic deck!

After his success Demonologie, Emmanuel Valtierra dedicates his new deck to the kindly celestial forces: ANGELOLOGIE. Each one of the court cards is dedicated to an angel, whose illustrations have been inspired by old books and manuscripts. It is possible to distinguish the different artistic styles in the cards as well as historical details told through the images to describe the different winged characters. The artists keeps that old book style and that well-known colorful touch. All the…

LPCC , Magic cards , Make Playing Cards , Playing cards

angel , art , collector , culture , demons , EPCC , Kickstarter , LPCC , magic , magic cards , MPC , Playing cards , poker , religion

11 August

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CHAO Playing Cards. Inspired by China, printed in China

Among the oldest civilizations, China is undoubtedly one of the historically richest. Its thousands of years have lived different times, from the first dynasties to the most contemporary history. Chinese culture has served as inspiration for many playing cards but this time Make Playing Cards, one of the most important Chinese card printers in the world, offers us an interesting creation: CHAO. Make Playing Cards is already a reference in the playing cards printing and design as they have produced thousands…

Magic cards , Make Playing Cards , Playing cards

China , collector , culture , Dynasty , history , Kickstarter , magic , magic cards , MPC , Playing cards , poker

24 June

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EL RECUERDO: MUERTOS ILUMINADOS Playing Cards. The fourth deck of a series full of beauty and tradition

One month ago, Sviatoslav Pashchuk (Agitcom) launched his decks EL RECUERDO. His talent as a designer made this campaign a success in which all stretch goals were unlocked including the three editions offered as stretch goals. The artist also created a very special fourth edition that wasn’t funded and has been just released in a new campaign: EL RECUERDO: Muertos Iluminados. This deck brings new designs on faces, back and tuck case although it keeps as reference the…

Magic cards , NPCC , Playing cards

art , collector , culture , Day of Dead , día de muertos , folk , Kickstarter , magic , magic cards , mexico , NPCC , Playing cards , poker , tradition

10 May

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EL RECUERDO Playing cards. Mexican culture and history beautifully illustrated

Sviatoslav Pashchuk (Agitcom) is one of those designers whose work is worth of admiration. He is able to turn each card into a piece of art. He already did it in the Golden Age decks and now he presents his new creation: EL RECUERDO. For this deck the artist takes the tradition and culture of Mexico combining folkloric and historical elements in a very successful way. With just a pencil and a paper Sviatoslav has taken a variety of references and…

Magic cards , NPCC , Playing cards

art , collector , culture , Day of Dead , día de muertos , folk , Kickstarter , magic , magic cards , mexico , NPCC , Playing cards , poker , tradition

09 May

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ENEIDA Playing Cards. Beauty inspired by a classic epic poem

In 1798, the poem “Eneida” by the Ukranian writer Ivan Kotliarevsky was published. In 2011, one of its multiples reprints in 2011 included as a complement a beautifully illustrated bridge deck with the same name was created and it became a huge success. Now, Fullhouse has launched a new edition: ENEIDA. Eneida tells a story inspired by Virgil’s Latin epopee and adapted to Ukrainian folklore and culture. This literary adaptation was illustrated on playing cards in a sublime way with…

Magic cards , NPCC , Playing cards

art , collector , culture , Kickstarter , literature , magic , magic cards , mythology , NPCC , Playing cards , poker , reprint , Ukraine

12 March

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Tikilandia Playing Cards. The amusing vision of the ancestral Polynesian culture

Since his childhood, Robert Jimenez dreamed of becoming a great illustrator inspired by his comics readings and all his favorite television series and films. His versatility as a cartoonist has allowed him to publish his illustration works in a large number and variety of formats, from book covers to art galleries. Now he makes a debut as playing cards designer with his first deck: TIKILANDIA. For this deck, the artist has taken inspiration from one of his favorite themes, Polynesian culture…

Magic cards , Playing cards , USPCC

collector , culture , Kickstarter , magic , magic cards , Maori , mythology , New Zealand , Playing cards , poker , Polynesia , tiki , USPCC

16 January

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DEMONOLOGIE Playing Cards. It’s evil! … but it’s good

Inspired by ancient civilizations, old manuscripts and ancestral paintings, Emmanuel Valtierra has always offered us a very personal vision of millenary cultures. After five successful campaigns in which he has created a total of six decks, Emmanuel launches his new creation: DEMONOLOGIE. Each of the court cards in the deck is dedicated to a character linked to evil. Demons, fallen angels or malignant creatures decorate the faces with an old book style and that well-known colorful touch of…

EPCC , LPCC , Magic cards , Make Playing Cards , Playing cards

art , collector , culture , demons , EPCC , evil , Kickstarter , LPCC , magic , magic cards , MPC , Playing cards , poker , religion

05 December

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RUSSIAN FOLK ART Limited Edition Playing Cards. The court cards are more Russian than ever

A few months ago Natalia Silva launched the most luxurious of her decks inspired by Russian folklore, the collector’s edition, with a colorful design on a black background. Since its price was a bit higher due to its special features and its print-run was limited to 75 decks, many of her fans regretted not being able to get it. Natalia, who never wants to disappoint her followers, has decided to create a limited edition of a standard deck with the same…

Magic cards , Playing cards , USPCC

art , collection , culture , folk , magic cards , Playing cards , poker , Russia , USPCC

30 October

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MIDDLE KINGDOM GOLD AND SILVER Playing Cards. New editions with much more relief

Middle Kingdom Bicycle White and Black were two successful campaigns created by Doug Frye in collaboration with Deveo Media. After completing the fulfillment of both decks, this team of mythology enthusiasts launch a sequel: MIDDLE KINGDOM GOLD AND SILVER. The new decks share the designs with their predecessors, inspired by the ancient China, its origins and its deities. The main change lies in the color combinations: black on silver background and gold on black background. With a line engraved…

Magic cards , Playing cards , USPCC

Bicycle , China , Chinese , collector , culture , Gold , history , Kickstarter , magic , magic cards , mythology , Playing cards , poker , silver , tradition , USPCC

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MASCHERATA cards. The deck that looks at us behind the mask.

ANGELOLOGIE Playing Cards. An angelic deck!

CHAO Playing Cards. Inspired by China, printed in China

EL RECUERDO: MUERTOS ILUMINADOS Playing Cards. The fourth deck of a series full of beauty and tradition

EL RECUERDO Playing cards. Mexican culture and history beautifully illustrated

ENEIDA Playing Cards. Beauty inspired by a classic epic poem

Tikilandia Playing Cards. The amusing vision of the ancestral Polynesian culture

DEMONOLOGIE Playing Cards. It’s evil! … but it’s good

RUSSIAN FOLK ART Limited Edition Playing Cards. The court cards are more Russian than ever

MIDDLE KINGDOM GOLD AND SILVER Playing Cards. New editions with much more relief

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