Bicycle Turris contra Turrim Playing Cards with Custom Tuck Seal

Tower Against Tower: A Fine-Art Collision of Medieval Rivalry and Proto-Cubist Art.

Inspired by the soaring skylines and cutthroat family rivalries of medieval Italy (such as the famed towers of Bologna), Bicycle Turris contra Turrim ("Tower against Tower") transforms ancient urban warfare into a modern artistic masterpiece. Far from a digital vector design, every card began its journey as an original 50×40 cm acrylic painting on canvas by acclaimed playing card artist Artur Rajch.

The artwork pairs rich medieval heraldry with bold, angular proto-cubist character portraits. Four crowned factions clash across the front of the tuck case, their daggers and scheming expressions framed against high fortress spires. The custom two-way card back features an ornate gothic medallion with dueling towers set against intricate crimson and teal Renuspaissance scrollwork. Printed by USPCC in Erlanger, Kentucky on premium thin-crushed classic stock with an embossed Air-Cushion® finish, this deck handles effortlessly for sleight of hand, cardistry, and table games.

Key Features:

• Original Fine Art by Artur Rajch: Meticulously adapted from authentic acrylic-on-canvas paintings.

• Proto-Cubist & Medieval Italian Theme: Captures the dramatic architectural arms race and warring dynasties of the Middle Ages.

• 100% Fully Custom Deck: Unique proto-cubist court cards, custom pips, Aces, and themed Jokers.

• Intricate Two-Way Back Design: Features medieval towers flanked by contrasting red and teal heraldic scrollwork.

• Limited First Edition: Strict, one-time initial print run of 2,500 decks.

• USPCC Handling: Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on crushed stock with signature Air-Cushion® finish.