This Bicycle branded deck was created by Keith Glover, and designed for magicians to use for close-up card magic. It has a relatively straight-forward and conservative style, retaining classic features of playing cards, while the use of stylish borders helps evoke a sense of sophistication.
The court cards have received a fresh and original treatment, while remaining recognizable and playable. The style they capture reflects something consistent with the magical runes and marks found throughout the deck, and the characters look like they could have stepped out of a fantasy novel!
Other elements adding to the sense of mystery and magic include the card backs, which have interwoven circular shapes, filled with mysterious symbols and characters. The oversized Ace of Spades adds to this intrigue with a variety of symbols and icons. The feel of ancient magic is enhanced by the fact that the cards look like they were printed on a faded ancient parchment. The indices also have an ancient rune-like feel, while the elongated pips also reflect a similar style, while still maintaining the primary look of a traditional deck.
The inclusion of a gaff card gives magicians an instant bonus tool to work with. USPCC produced quality ensures superb handling. For those who specialize in creating astonishment with cards, this is a great deck to use, and I recommend it highly. - BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame