Karnival playing cards are the main series of decks by Big Blind Media (BBM) – the magic media company from UK dedicated to producing instructional DVD’s and playing cards. This is one of decks from the series – Bicycle Karnival Earthtone9 Deck. It was printed by USPCC in 2012.
The Deck: 52 playing cards + 2 Jokers + 1 information card +1 double backer. Poker size. Bicycle stock with Air Flow Finish. Pictures of the tuck case are clickable:
These decks are one of the most interesting decks printed by USPCC. All custom – even pips on each number card. Playing cards designed by Australian artist Brett A. Jones.
The distinguishing feature of the English standard playing card is that the Jacks are lansquenets – mighty warriors or foot soldiers. With such a rich and illustrious subject matter, nothing needed to be added that wasn’t already there. All that was needed was to give each of the characters dimension and expression. Nothing was done to disturb the basic foundation of the deck. Rather, conscious decisions were made to preserve and extend the tradition. Each and every card in the WhiteKnuckle Deck is a unique hand rendering in keeping with the style. Where ambiguity gave way to artistic license, reference was made to its ancestor, the French Rouen design.
The deck: 52 playing cards + 2 Jokers + Blank card + Information card. Poker size.
There were three editions of this deck. The decks edition and year of release can be identified on the bottom of the box (e.g. the first edition deck was brought out in 2010 so the numbers would be 1-10).
The First Edition (these were published in Sydney in March, 2010).
Several 1st edition rare decks are still available on Brett’s site.
Bicycle The Royal Dogs Playing Cards: The Pugs is a custom deck of poker-sized playing cards. Designed by a lads at PugFrog Publications. These fun and whimsical cards depicts the antics of a plethora of lovable pugs. These are planned to be printed by USPCC.
New Tuck Case
These playing cards are produced by D&D in collaboration with its Creative Director Brad Fulton. Brad Fulton was the ideologist of this deck. D&D supported his idea with its knowledge and experience in the field of playing card production.
D&D was founded by two brothers (Dan & Dave) in 2001. Their catalogue has grown from a single homemade videotape to hundreds of books, videos, playing cards and accessories for magicians. They are mainly concentrated on card magic and flourishes.
The deck was printed by USPCC in 2011. Poker size. 52 playing cards + 2 Jokers + 2 Information Cards.
Five playing card projects by Noah Wippie.
1. Bicycle Coffin Fodder deck are designed by Noah Wippie and are available for purchase (Google will help). Poker size. Limited edition: 2500 decks. Printed by USPCC (Bicycle stock, Air-Cushion finish).
PLAYING CARDS + ART = COLLECTING 