Critically Acclaimed Design

Illustrated by Simon Frouws in South Africa. Artisans are featured in the May 2013 issue of Departures Magazine. David Copperfield called them "the best playing cards ever produced".

Incredible Detail

The design is breathtaking, featuring elegant gold foil hot stamped onto ultra-lux white paper derived from sustainable forests. Pure, clean, and beautiful.

Embossed White and Gold Foil

The combination of gold foil and white embossing is extraordinary. White Artisans are sealed with a red tax-stamp sticker seal marked with the month and year of print.

Official theory11 Deck

Once you buy one, you'll know what the hype is all about. theory11 creates one of the world's finest playing cards.

Premium Quality and Finish

All theory11 decks are printed on sturdy Casino Q1 quality paper, with our signature premium 909 finish for perfect handling.

Designs Worth Talking About

It's no secret that our decks are the best. Just check out one of the many articles featuring them around the web.

Made in the USA

All theory11 decks are printed in the United States by the US Playing Card Company to ensure the highest level of quality.

Description

Artisan Playing Cards are back in an all NEW white print edition - a breathtaking union of style, elegance, and sophistication. These premium, luxury playing cards feature elegant gold foil hot stamped onto ultra-lux black paper. Sealed with a red tax-stamp, vintage sticker seal marked with the exact month and year of print.

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Additional Information

• ASIN: B01ESWPBE0
• Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars 711Reviews
• Best Sellers Rank: #54,892 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #392 in Standard Playing Card Decks
• Date First Available: May 14, 2013

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joshua r andrews | 3 years ago

Q: size are these?

A: Poker size.

Seller Playing Card Decks | 5 years ago

Q: Are these cards plastic?

A: No - they are similar to Bicycle playing cards. Card stock.

Seller Magic and Such | 5 years ago

Q: What color are the suits? Traditional red and black?

A: Standard Bikes'' face design, only ace of spades has special design.

Maxy DC | 4 years ago

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Top reviews from the United States

Cassidy Christensen3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Ehhh you''re better off saving $$ + getting $1.50 Bicycle Cards at Walmart Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017 Pros: The ace of spades card is meticulously decorated; the back of all the cards have a pretty cool gold/white design; the tuck case (paper case the deck of cards comes in) is very pretty as well; the deck is neither too slippery or too rough so it''s easy to deal... See more Pros: The ace of spades card is meticulously decorated; the back of all the cards have a pretty cool gold/white design; the tuck case (paper case the deck of cards comes in) is very pretty as well; the deck is neither too slippery or too rough so it''s easy to deal cards

Cons: the design on the back of the cards is pretty flat (I.e. No foil, relief, texture, or vibrancy); the tuck is made from lower quality paper which means it tears/rips easily, and the design wears off easily; all cards faces (except for jokers and the ace of spades, which have a unique design) are EXACTLY THE SAME as regular $1.50 Bicycle Cards that can be found at your local Walmart/Walgreens cash register.

There''s a reason these companies only show you the intricately designed tuck case, the back of the cards, and/or the royal court cards (and Aces) in their preview pictures - those are usually the ONLY ones with a unique design. 85% of the deck is basic/boring. If anyone knows a playing card deck w/ a gold and white theme that is incorporated throughout the ENTIRE deck (tuck case, front and back of cards including number and court cards/aces), please let me know! 36 people found this helpful Helpful Report Jonathan1.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Buyer Beware!! Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019 I purchased a deck of these cards two years ago. The deck was dated 2016. It was beautiful. The package was heavy duty cardboard and fully embossed. The cards were good material and beautifully printed. Recently I had reason to purchase a second deck. It was dated 2018... See more I purchased a deck of these cards two years ago. The deck was dated 2016. It was beautiful. The package was heavy duty cardboard and fully embossed. The cards were good material and beautifully printed. Recently I had reason to purchase a second deck. It was dated 2018 and IT WAS CRAP! The packaging was cheap, no longer embossed, and already falling apart. The cards were of cheaper material and clearly the backs were printed in cheaper ink. These are NOT WORTH THE PRICE! Bah!! Why do they ruin good products just to make a few more pennies. DO NOT BUY THESE CARDS! 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report Steven G2.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Very disappointing quality Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2019 I''m pretty new with collecting playing cards, but I''ve got a few Theory11 decks already. Maybe mine was a fluke, but this one isn''t anywhere close to the quality of the others (e.g. monarchs, product red, NPH). The paper for the tuck case is super thin and flimsy, and they... See more I''m pretty new with collecting playing cards, but I''ve got a few Theory11 decks already. Maybe mine was a fluke, but this one isn''t anywhere close to the quality of the others (e.g. monarchs, product red, NPH). The paper for the tuck case is super thin and flimsy, and they have the same chemical smell to them when I opened them as a set of 88-cent Maverick cheapo playing cards from wally world. The finish is rough so the cards stick to each other, and the edges are too rough to allow a good Faro shuffle: that was the first thing I noticed, since that''s the most recent thing I''ve been working on. Either these are knockoffs, or they''re an absolute nosedive from the usual quality you get with Theory11 decks. Don''t waste your money. 5 people found this helpful Helpful Report Dave Jerrard5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Probably the most luxurious cards I''ve ever seen. A must for collectors. Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2015 Let me just say this... These cards are frikken gorgeous! Everything about these screams excellence and luxury, right down to the metallic seal. The boxes are made from very nice card stock with one of the most matte finishes I''ve seen in paper. The black box,... See more Let me just say this... These cards are frikken gorgeous!

Everything about these screams excellence and luxury, right down to the metallic seal. The boxes are made from very nice card stock with one of the most matte finishes I''ve seen in paper. The black box, in particular, is an incredibly deep black that you''d normally only expect from a gloss finish, and this sets off the gold foil artwork ablaze, yet the embossing effect is still visible. The white deck has the same artwork, but on a white, almost cream colored card stock instead. There is no coating on these boxes; these are bare card stock, and as such, are extremely susceptible to water damage. Both come with stamp-like seals with edition numbers, which are also present on the aces.

The cards themselves are top quality, as is expected from the USPCC. The backs have a thin white border, about half as thick as regular cards, and this thin border also serves to showcase the attention to detail present here; it''s extremely uniform all around. When you put a border this thin on something that will be cut later, the slightest registration errors will be far more noticeable. I see none, and I''ve sorted several regular decks so their thin borders are all on the same sides.

The black deck has a black pattern printed over a pale bronze metallic background. Similarly, the Ace of Spade uses black and metallic to great effect, mimicking the design on the box, but without the foil or embossing. The white deck has the same design on the back, but without the black ink; the design is made up entirely by the metallic ink and the white card stock.

The faces are identical on both decks, and have no more than three colors printed on them; black, a burgundy red and the metallic bronze (it''s a bit dull to be gold really). There are two identical Jokers, which have a circular emblem with "The Guild Of Artisans" across the top and "The U. S. Playing Card Company" on the bottom, also using the three inks. The decks also contain one double-backer and a promo card for Theory 11.

I normally remove the seals on my decks, carefully to avoid ripping the boxes, and toss the cellophane wrap as well. I made exceptions for these decks, leaving the seal in place, and keeping the boxes in what''s left of the wrap to keep them protected. The seals, due to the embossing of the boxes, are easily peeled up to allow opening. Even with limited, gentle handling, I know these will eventually start to show signs of wear and I''m already planning to get at least one more set for backups. At $16 for the pair, they''re a great bargain, but they''re so nice, you''d hate to see any harm come to them. As such, these will appeal to collectors more than anyone, and few would actually want to put these through the wear & tear of game play.

Personally, I think Theory 11 outdid themselves on these decks. But to be sure, I''m collecting their other decks now. The designs of these two just caught my eye first. 10 people found this helpful Helpful Report Adam Ray3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Okay but Disappointing Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014 This deck is just okay. PROS: The card backs have a great design (as does the box), the cards are well constructed, and there is a double-backed card included CONS: The box (as others have noted) is not constructed very well and feels a little cheap,... See more This deck is just okay.

PROS: The card backs have a great design (as does the box), the cards are well constructed, and there is a double-backed card included

CONS: The box (as others have noted) is not constructed very well and feels a little cheap, the jokers are uninteresting, and only the ace of spades has a unique face; all the other cards are standard, including the face cards

Basically, this is a $4-$5 deck of cards, nowhere near as impressive in person as the images suggest. 52 people found this helpful Helpful Report Blaze5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase The Ultimate Playing Card Deck Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016 My son and his girlfriend are obsessed with gin rummy, so I got each of them a deck of these cards for their Christmas stocking. Wow! They are unbelievably well-made. They fan out so smoothly, and are a nice, heavy weight. They must have a patent on the finish on these... See more My son and his girlfriend are obsessed with gin rummy, so I got each of them a deck of these cards for their Christmas stocking. Wow! They are unbelievably well-made. They fan out so smoothly, and are a nice, heavy weight. They must have a patent on the finish on these cards because they are smooth without being shiny, and are extremely pleasing to the touch.

The design looks ancient and secretive, too. Highly recommend! 8 people found this helpful Helpful Report Regular Dan5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase I give this a five star rating because the feel is better than a regular deck of cards Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017 What do you value in cards? The look and feel. I give this a five star rating because the feel is better than a regular deck of cards, it feel more broken in, without the used look. I bought these for Nertz and they are some of the best for the quick grip action. Also,... See more What do you value in cards? The look and feel. I give this a five star rating because the feel is better than a regular deck of cards, it feel more broken in, without the used look. I bought these for Nertz and they are some of the best for the quick grip action. Also, the box is nice. 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report D. Bohannon5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Feel and looks amazing Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022 I bought these as a gift they are so amazing looking. They are nice and thick. The plastic coating make them feel nice. Helpful Report

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