DeLand's Nifty Deck (Centennial Edition)
The DeLand Centennial project brings two amazing decks of marked playing cards back to life. Originally printed in 1919, the Daisy Deck and Nifty Deck
were created by Theodore DeLand. In honor of their 100th anniversary,
we have recreated these ingenious decks from the ground up.
We
have teamed up with renowned magician, graphic designer, and marked deck
expert, Phill Smith (creator of the DMC ELITES) to create these
stunning Centennial Editions. These are not simply reprints - each deck
has been painstakingly redrawn and enhanced with new art and new
features.
Origins:
Theodore DeLand was a genius
creator and innovator in the magic world. DeLand lived from 1873 to
1931. Before departing this world, he left behind an enormous collection
of mind-boggling creations. His best-known work is the "Dollar Deck", a
groundbreaking marked deck of cards.
Few are aware that DeLand
actually created many marked deck designs in addition to countless magic
tricks. Originally offered in 1919, the Daisy Deck and Nifty Deck
appear to be simple, innocent cards at first glance - but each deck
holds many secrets waiting to be decoded.
Backs:
Each
deck has a full-bleed border-less back design that looks right at home
on the poker table. We have meticulously recreated each design to be
faithful to the original, while making small changes to make the decks
more useful for the modern performer.
To offer them as a complimentary pair, the Daisy Deck has been designed in a deep burgundy and the Nifty Deck is dark blue.
Markings:
Not
only is each deck marked to tell you the Suit & Value of every
card, but there are other secret marks as well. We have expanded upon
the core design originally created by DeLand and taken it a step
further. In the Centennial Edition, each deck has OVER 500 MARKS in
total. A quick glance at any card back will tell you the identity of not
just one, but THREE different cards, as well as how many cards are left
in a pile.
Every deck comes with an instruction card that will
teach you how to decode the markings, as well as access to an
instructional video by Kevin Reylek. The systems are hard to detect but
are simple to learn and can be mastered with moderate practice.
Tuck Boxes:
The
tuck boxes feature all-new, 100% custom designs that deliver a vintage
vibe that has been elevated with a touch of modern elegance. Each deck
also has a custom sticker seal.
Faces:
We absolutely LOVE vintage card faces. Both the Daisy Deck and Nifty Deck have gorgeous custom faces based on designs from the early 20th century.
The
faces have been completely redrawn for modern printing, but fully
capture the essence of vintage designs, including subtle asymmetry and
small imperfections.
The Ace of Spades and Jokers are faithful recreations of DeLand's classics.
Stack:
The deck comes in Si Stebbins stack direct from the factory, allowing you to perform a number of diabolical effects.
Printing:
Have
you ever tried to fan or shuffle a 100-year-old deck of cards? It's not
easy! Manufacturing techniques have improved immeasurably since the
original 1919 decks, so one of the biggest upgrades that the DeLand
Centennial offers over the originals is the handling quality.
These
were printed with the US Playing Card Company on a Classic stock with
top-of-the-line coating for the ultimate performance for magic, games,
cardistry, and more. The decks are traditionally cut. This means that
the cards are cut from face to back, which creates a minuscule yet
important edge bevel that aids in executing card moves flawlessly.
- Based on the Classic 100-year-old Daisy & Nifty Decks by DeLand
- Revised & updated artwork by Phill Smith
- Completely new custom tuck designs
- Over 500 marks per deck
- Vintage-style Faces
- Si Stebbins stack
- Printed by USPCC on classic stock with high-grade finish
- Traditionally cut