Peau Doux, Deco Back
In collaboration with Potter & Potter 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 the performance of his legendary nightclub act "The Suave Deceiver." Special features include a vintage-inspired tuck box, foil printed in silver, and embossed typography. Custom tax stamp, ace of spades, and matching jokers depicting a silhouette of Cardini illustrated by Wade J. Callender. Limited Edition of 1,000. Printed in China.
| Stock & Finish | FSC-Certified Proprietary Casino-Grade Linen Paper (Q1 Quality) |
| Coating | Air-Cushion Magic Finish for Flawless Gliding & Fanning |
| Tuck Case | Premium Soft-Touch Heavyweight Stock with Multi-Level Gold Foil & Embossing |
| Card Count | 54 Custom Illustrated Cards (52 Poker + 2 Bespoke Jokers) |
| Tax Stamp / Seal | Individually Numbered Custom Arcana Vault Adhesive Seal |
| Cut | Traditional Master Cut for Seamless Faros & Shuffles |
| Dimensions | Standard Poker Size (2.5" x 3.5" / 63.5 x 88.9 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Printed by The United States Playing Card Company (Erlanger, KY) |
Curator Notes: Peau Doux, Deco Back
In collaboration with Potter & Potter 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 the performance of his legendary nightclub act "The Suave Deceiver." Special features include a vintage-inspired tuck box, foil printed in silver, and embossed typography. Custom tax stamp, ace of spades, and matching jokers depicting a silhouette of Cardini illustrated by Wade J. Callender. Limited Edition of 1,000. Printed in China.
Each production run of this artifact is executed in limited atelier batches. Hand-assembled and calibrated with precision tools to ensure that physical resistance, kinetic balance, and aesthetic presentation meet the stringent heirloom standards of Arcana Vault.
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As a collector with over 300 decks, this immediately earned a spot in my top five. The paper stock feels luxurious and snappy.
The tuck box embossing is unreal—the gold foil catches the light from every angle. The cards handle like silk right out of the seal.
Astounding cardistry deck. The edge work and registration are razor sharp. Highly recommend grabbing a pair before they sell out.
Flawless faro shuffles and fans. The custom court illustrations are deeply atmospheric and full of subtle hidden symbolism.
