Beautiful Playing Cards
The amazing little stack of pasteboard pictures has fascinated humans since its invention during the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century. On this page you’ll find some very nice decks, links to card shops, and some articles we’ve written over the years. Enjoy!
Top Image – Game of Thrones Card Deck from Theory11.
For the Bridge Player
Did you know, bridge cards are smaller than poker and other card game decks. Why? Because a bridge hand has 13 cards. That’s a lot to hold!
ACBL OFFICIAL PLAYING CARDS
Official Source of ACBL Playing cards and much more can be found at Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies
Bridge Sets & Cards
RICHMOND BRIDGE
Beautiful cards from Richmond Bridge
And many beautiful boxed gift sets – click on the image for more
SIMON LUCAS BRIDGE SUPPLIES
Beautiful card sets perfect for bridge – from Simon Lucas
BRIDGE IN THE BOX
Bridge in the Box offers some lovely cards
THE BRIDGE SHOPS
Many shops feature beautiful decorative cards and gift sets including:
London Bridge Centre Historical and vintage cards
Canadian Bridge Supplies Playing Cards and Bridge Sets including beautiful Theory11 Playing Cards
SOMETHING FUN
Did you know you can tell a fortune with a regular deck of playing cards?
CUSTOM PLAYING CARDS
Many of you have asked if we know of a good service. Here’s one we found recently that looks perfect! Shuffled Ink Custom Playing Cards – and there’s a fun playing cards blog too!
These beautiful cards from Richmond Bridge are just what you’re looking for!
More custom cards!
The Shops
Playing Card Shops We Love
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Other Very Cool Card Sites
Rare Decks – We’re collecting! Read about some of the most prized and rare decks in the world in our new series.
Kings Wild Project – some stunning cards from designer Jackson Robinson.
World of Playing Cards – delve into the rich heritage and history of playing cards, and the many ways in which they bring people together.
KARDIFY – the leading online destination for playing cards news, reviews, and cardistry culture. Enjoy the best editorial content daily.
Penguin Magic – the tricks the supplies and cards too!
52plus Joker – For collectors! Originally formed to cater to the interests of collectors of American antique playing card decks, 52 Plus Joker has long since broadened the scope of the club to include the collecting of playing cards and related items of all sorts, and from around the world!
PAGAT.com – this is the go-to websites for all card games rules. Remember that game you used to play with your second cousin in the old Bowler Trailer on those summer campouts? What was it again? Well, now you’ll be able to find it and many more!
Crafted for the Art of Cardistry
Unique and Unusual Cards
The Notorious Gambling Frog from Stockholm 17.
ART CARDS ON ETSY
Etsy is great for vintage collectables, art cards and more!
ROASTERS COFFEE SHOP
We love this deck posted on Penguin Magic (click to view enlargement). Limited to 2,500 decks, Roasters Coffee Shop is a small batch deck that’s 100% customized. Available singly or in 6-packs with custom half brick boxes, Roasters are printed by the United States Playing Card Company (free shippi Visit Penguin Magic to view and purchase →
Super Bees Playing Cards Deck by Ellusionist is specifically designed with card players, magicians and card enthusiasts in mind. Purchase on Amazon here →
THE ELLUSIONIST
Home of the World’s Finest Magic Tricks, Tutorials and Playing Cards. This is one of our favourite sites and well worth a visit.
Click here to visit their site →
THEORY 11
These are beautiful decks of cards – Theory 11 launched in 2007 with a team of 11 artists united with one purpose: Advance, Inispire, Create Wonder. Since that moment, theory11 has propelled forward to become the largest community of magic creators, with over 1,500 registered artists and hundreds of thousands of members around the world. Visit their website here →
Amazing artwork! Be sure to visit the website to see more
THIRDWAY INDUSTRIES
Visit their website here
MORE INTERESTING CARDS
Caricature Cards from Politi Cards
Black cards for the collector
Pop culture cards
