The highly anticipated Silver Edition to the sold out Gold Peau Doux playing cards.
In collaboration with Art of Play and Pitchford Entertainment, Media and Magic, we proudly present these limited edition playing cards to celebrate the life and career of Richard Valentine Pitchford (1895-1973). Under the stage name of Cardini, Pitchford's flawless sleight of hand, effortless charm and infectious humor garnered him the adulation of fellow magicians and international audiences.
This deck is a modern poker-sized replica of the special Peau Doux playing cards Cardini used in performance of his legendary nightclub act, "The Suave Deceiver." Special features include a vintage-inspired tuck case, letterpress-printed with silver metallic ink and embossed typography. Custom tax stamp, ace of spades, and matching jokers depicting the silhouette of Cardini illustrated by Wade J. Callender.
This is a limited edition of 3000. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on the Art of Play proprietary crushed stock.
