The Karnival series, created by designer British Sam Hayles, has long been known as one of the most popular and representative Bicycle limited edition custom decks. Including voodoo playing cards, Bicycle knights playing cards, it is an essential collector items for playing card collectors.

It’s a great honor to cooperate with Sam Hayles to bring a new deck for you. We cooperated with him to create the Dead Soul project, which continues the design of the Karnival series style, popular with cardist, magicians, and playing card collectors. More than 20000 decks have been sold.

After careful planning for two years, we are still in the style of the Karnival series to create the latest works full of dark style! A total of three decks and three coins are sold in a wooden collector’s box.

The extreme and exquisite illustration lines.

The dim and glamorous dark color. 

Under the breathtaking brushstrokes, outline the image full of mystery and visual impact. Classical, rebellious, heavy, mysterious, grotesque, and dark.

Featuring:

• Playing Cards Limited 2988/1343/1260,  NO REPRINTS. 
• The luxurious wooden collector's box includes three decks, three coins, and a collection certificate. 
•  Wooden Boxes Set Limited Edition of 1000 
•  Artwork by Sam Hayles, who designed the Karnival Series
•  Branded with the Bicycle logo for collection purposes
•  Printed by USPCC 

• Lu Chen SPAR Playing Cards 10th Anniversary Edition will be available for purchase on 8th Sep 2023 (11 a.m. EST).
• Please note that shipping fees for the SPAR Playing Cards will be charged separately and are not eligible for any discounts or free shipping offers. Kindly be informed of this policy and We recommend that you place a separate order solely for the SPAR Playing Cards themselves.
  
• Both the Wooden Collector's Box Set and Leather Box Set of the SPAR Playing Cards are limited editions.  Only around 100 sets of the Wooden Collector's Box set are currently available. Once sold out, it will no longer be reproduced.

Who is Lu Chen?

Lu Chen is the most famous magician in China.

in 2009, Lu Chen showcased his close-up performance on China's CCTV Spring Festival Gala, a variety show boasting the largest viewership of any entertainment show in the world. His performances have been seen by more than one billion viewers, establishing him as a household name across Asia. His performances have greatly propelled the evolution of magic in China, contributing to the transformative impact it has had on the lives of numerous individuals.

Lu Chen is also considered one of the most influential and innovative magicians in the world.

On April 1st, 2012, Lu Chen was bestowed with the highest honor by the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, USA.

Since 1968, the Academy of Magical Arts has selected the finest magician each year and bestows upon them the most prestigious award in the realm of magic, the "Magician of the Year Award" (The Magician of the Year 2011 by The Academy of Magical Arts).

For 44 years, this person became the first Chinese magician to grace this esteemed list, etching his name onto its illustrious roster, and thereby catapulting Asian magic to global admiration. He is a beacon of pride for the Chinese Magic community and a leader in Asia.

This magician's name is Lu Chen.

His other various highly acclaimed awards include:

• Osaka International Magic Competition Stage Magic Department Champion and Special Award
• David Berglas International Magic Award
• FISM ASIA Magician of the Year
• European Grand Prix of Magic Master Gold Award.

I've spent countless hours working on the Playing Cards you are about to see.

Every single detail is the best in my opinion: The Card Stock, Feel, Design, and taste.

This was not merely a deck of cards, but 52 cards born out of obsession (OCD) and perfectionism.

Ten years ago, the designer Si Scott was driven insane by my endless requests for modification. The United States Playing Card Company almost canceled the order because of my demand over the printing and card stock. Finally, my first exclusive playing card was born. The original version is limited to 1000 decks, most of them are for my personal use, with only a small amount on the market.

It did not take long for me to run out of all my stock, and the collectors were unwilling to sell it to me... I need it, and I miss it.

Today —— after 10 Years after its release, I have brought it back to life. The quantity is still small, and I will try my best to cherish them and not sell so many...
 
Now, It is the time to witness a miracle!

- Lu Chen

• There are three versions offered this time: The Standard Box Set Edition, Leather Box Set Edition, and Wooden Colletor's Box Set Edition.

• The Standard Red & Blue Editions and Leather Box Set Black & white Editions are printed by USPCC. 

• The Wooden Collector's Box Set is limited to 625 sets. June 25th is Lu Chen's birthday. Due to simultaneous offline sales in China, there are only less than 100 sets remaining. Once they're gone, they're gone.

• Each Wooden Collector's Box Set is personally autographed by Lu Chen.

• The Leather Box Set is limited to 1500 sets. Both limited editions will never be reprinted once they are sold out. The Leather Edition also remains exceedingly rare.
• The Standard Box Set contains two decks, with the blue deck harboring a super-secret feature.

Regarding this super-secret feature, you can catch a glimpse of it in the promotional video.

(At the 00:50 mark of the video, the entire screen transitions from a square to a trapezoid, serving as an Easter egg. This shift vividly illustrates the distinctiveness of the blue deck. It might just be the world's first deck where marked and gimmicked cards are combined. Enjoy!)

• A limited release, incredibly rare. And never to be reprinted. Once they're sold out, they're gone.
• The Wooden Collector's Box Edition totals 625 sets, and due to simultaneous sales in the Chinese region and offline performances, there are less than 100 sets remaining.
• The Leather Box Set is limited to 1500 sets, and currently, there are less than 400 sets in stock.
• Unique discounts. Available exclusively at TCC.

Includes a pair of Red and Blue SPAR Playing Card decks.

Classic Red and Blue. These decks of cards, like keys, unlock the treasure buried in one's hands. The moment you handle these cards, you start envisioning a performance, even if the audience is just yourself.

The Blue edition features a marking system, allowing for various card effects in one deck. The charm of magic can be elegant, while also capable of being simple simultaneously.

The blue deck also harbors a super-secret feature.

This could well be the first-ever fusion of marked cards and stripper cards in history.

Includes a pair of Monochrome Black and White SPAR Playing Card decks.

A reproduction of the original SPAR Playing Card deck, featuring Lu Chen's exclusive card back design, standard faces, and the two Chameleon Jokers... all the penitences of the past are brought back to life through this reproduction.

Furthermore, the never-before-released White Edition completes this box set.

These two decks symbolize the on-stage behind-the-scenes of a magician's life, one black and one white, and are elegantly housed within a leather box. 

This pair of cards is a homage to the past, an anticipation of the future, and a treasure cherished in the present. Time flies, encountering them once more might take another decade.

Contains three decks of Gold, Silver, and Copper Playing cards.

Each set is personally autographed by Lu Chen.

25 June is Lu Chen's birthday and only 625 sets of the SPAR Wooden Collector's Box Set were released. These will never be reprinted.

Each set includes three decks, Gold, Silver, and Copper, housed in a weighty solid wood collector's box. The cards are printed with gorgeous metallic inks, and the box is adorned with embossed textures, radiating a magnificent golden gleam.

Each limited edition Collector's Box Set is unique and individually numbered. It includes a certificate of authenticity, featuring a short monologue by Lu Chen himself.

As one of the traditional folk arts in China, Paper Cuttings can be seen from festivals to praying days. It is one of the ways for people to express their longing and emotions, and it is also our common memory. It is hoped that different from other cards depicting seasons and scenery, Paper Cuttings is adopted as the core style of four seasons, and Paper Cuttings is closely centered on plane illustration, technology, and creativity.

All Chinese characters in the whole deck of cards are adjusted in Paper Cuttings style as details, including the four seasons on the card box and gift box, spring, summer, autumn, and winter on ACE, and the zodiac name on Court card.

·Chinese style Paper Cuttings theme
Interpreting China-Chic new fashion

·The most intricate and exquisite paper carving creative tuck case to date
Four highlights, Each detail is filled with craftsmanship

·Automatic illuminated box with up to six layers of paper carving
Satisfy all imaginings of paper carving

·Pioneering holo foil printing technology
Brilliant in response to the images of paper carving and paper cuttings

Classic Box Set

The combination of splendid paper carving and holo foil is also applied to the box. Red, a symbol of joy and the New Year in East Asia is used as the main color of the collector's box, which is covered with gold foil and engraving.

The paper carving on the collector's box is divided into two layers.The first layer is a pattern inspired by paper cut, also drawing on the presentation of paper cut art. A complete paper that presents the design and background by carving. Through the gaps in the pattern of the first layer, you can see the holographic gold foil hidden in the second layer.

• Two Decks: Red and Green
• Limited to 1555 with a Numbered Seal 
• Chinese-Style Paper Cut Theme 
• Paper Cut Theme Mechanism Box 

White Holo Box Set

The glittering shine is a perfect match with the beautiful design.

Under the light, the edges of the paper carving leave shadows, and every detail of the five layers of paper carving is more easily captured. We can clearly see the flower, bird, and butterfly patterns on the top.

The decks will be upgraded to a holo, with a sparkling gloss and exquisite design that is a perfect match.

• Two Decks: Black and White
• Limited to 888 with a Numbered Seal 
• Chinese-Style Paper Cut Theme 
• Paper Cut Theme Mechanism Box 
• Light Projection Box
• Pioneering Cold Foil Printing Technology

Luxury Leather Box Set

The Paper Cut Cold Perm Box Set version is not available separately before and contains a deck of cards.

The card is a beautiful Tiffany Blue, a fusion of fashion and antiquity. Also covered in paper carvings and gilding, you can see special patterns on the luxury leather box.

• Contains a Special Deck that is not for individual sale 
• Limited to 555 with a Numbered Seal
• Chinese-Style Paper Cut Theme 
• Paper Cut Theme Mechanism Box 

Deluxe Wooden Box Set

This set of decks satisfies all your imagination of playing cards deluxe craft. Not only the most pioneering Cold Foil printing technology is applied to the deck, but also the edges of the cards are covered with gold foil. The entire deck is wrapped in a splendid metallic sheen.

It consists of a wooden box made of high-grade raw wood with metal pieces and is also engraved with a high-precision laser finish. The difference is the patterns on the metal decorations. The Silk Series emphasizes more on order, while the Paper Cut Series emphasizes more on inspiration.

The complete paper cut pattern is originally sealed on the collector's box, symbolizing elegant inspiration, as well as nobility and immortality.

• Two Decks: Gold and Silver
• Limited to 333 with a Numbered Seal 
• Chinese-Style Paper Cut Theme 
• Paper Cut Theme Mechanism Box
• Luxury Wooden Box with Hollow Metal 
• Pieces Pioneering Cold Foil Printing Technology
• Gilded Edges .

The Illusionist Classic Boxset

Collectible storage box to match the playing cards. The box is luxurious and stylish. Both the interior and exterior of the box are embellished with white and dark patterns. The high-quality imported paper is filled with the words "Illusionist" embossed with gold foil. It includes a certificate of authenticity. The dream magical journey is about to begin!

After Sound Classic Boxset

Collectible storage box to match the playing cards. The box is luxurious and stylish. Both the interior and exterior of the box are embellished with white and dark patterns. The high-quality imported paper is filled with the words "After Sound" embossed with gold foil. It includes a certificate of authenticity, which provides a brief introduction to the Peking Opera.

All 4 Decks includes one deck each in red, blue, green, and black.

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Due to production reasons, the cellophane wrapping on the cards may have varying degrees of marks, and the card box may have slight indentations. This is not considered a defect.

Tomohiro Maeda, a world-renowned close-up magician. He is the first professional close-up magician in Japan and is known as the number one close-up magician in Japan. At the same time, he is also the author of [アンビシャスカード], the cover character of the magic magazine "GENII"......

"Achieved two high-priced Tally-Ho" and "Tomohiro Maeda's Tally-Ho is hard to buy", this is most of the perceptions of poker players about him.

The Tally-ho x Tomohiro Maeda co-branded deck is now launched in four colors: black, green, red, and blue. You will definitely love it. USPCC printing, exquisite design and excellent workmanship, whether you plan to collect or prepare for a magic show, it can become your indispensable partner.

Feature：

• Tally-ho & Tomohiro Maeda Collabs.
• Printed by USPCC.
• A special joker card with Tomohiro Maeda's logo on it.

Due to production reasons, the cellophane wrapping on the cards may have varying degrees of marks, and the card box may have slight indentations. This is not considered a defect.

Tomohiro Maeda, a world-renowned close-up magician. He is the first professional close-up magician in Japan and is known as the number one close-up magician in Japan. At the same time, he is also the author of [アンビシャスカード], the cover character of the magic magazine "GENII"......

"Achieved two high-priced Tally-Ho" and "Tomohiro Maeda's Tally-Ho is hard to buy", this is most of the perceptions of poker players about him.

TH limited set: Casino Royal, the set includes a deck of cards, a paper instruction manual for teaching magic, and a lucky chip. It is worth mentioning that the chips have 3D cutting and laser effects, and when shaking, you can see the colors from different angles like gemstones. Skilled craftsmanship, timeless. Its front and back patterns are Tomohiro Maeda's logo and a black cat. In Japan, black cats used to be cats that symbolized happiness.

Feature：

• Tally-ho & Tomohiro Maeda Collabs.
• Printed by USPCC.
• A special joker card with Tomohiro Maeda's logo on it.

After the huge success of the Azure Dragon, ARK released it’s sequels the VERMILION BIRD and BLACK TORTOISE

The Black Tortoise, one of the Four Divine Beasts in Chinese Mythology.

• Original paper sculpture mechanism
• Dual function of storage and display tuck box design.
• Self-elevating collector’s gift box
• Automatically elevates to the ideal viewing angle.
• Independent research and development of the color foiling process.
• Unparalleled handling for you to enjoy such a dazzling moment.

Classic Collection’s Box Set 

Limited to 1000 with numbered Seals. Including 2decks: Classic Black & Classic White.

• Paper carving 3D tuck box
• Self-elevating display box
• Limited Edition with custom numbered seal

The collector’s display box matches the aesthetic of the playing cards tuck box.  Majestic and luxurious.  The appearance, including the text, is foiled, and shines with a metallic luster.

The inner lining of the gift box is added with decorative patterns that echo that of the playing cards: golden vines, auspicious clouds, dragon pearls...  The same exquisite cut-outs on the tuck box also make an appearance here.

Black Gold Box Set 

Limited to 500 sets with numbered Seals. Including 2 decks: Gold & Silver.

• Full gold and silver foil playing cards
• Paper carving 3D tuck box
• Self-elevating display box
• Limited Edition with custom numbered seal

The pure gold and silver contrast with the black and gold box gives the set a huge booth in terms of visual effect.

Unlike metallic ink, full foiling is a much more advanced process.  The metallic luster extends to the corners of the edges of the cards.  Such luxurious details portray the bold and unconstrained pinnacle of creativity.

Cherrywood Collection’s Box Set 

Limited to 300 sets. Includes 1 deck and a metal coin.

• Full-color foiling
• Cherrywood display case
• Luxury gilded edges

The display case adopts a vertical side-by-side door structure, giving the display case a palace-like feel.

The metal nameplate inlaid at the front makes the wooden box a well-deserved collectible handicraft.

The inside of the tuck box and the back of the cards are full color and the playing card are full metallic foil and gilded edges.

Wooden Frame Collector’s Set.

Limited to 600 sets. Includes 1 deck

• Full-color foiling
• Wooden display frame.

The cards are a special titanium gold color. It can be displayed with a picture frame on a desktop or hung on a wall.

After the huge success of the Azure Dragon, ARK released it’s sequels the VERMILION BIRD and BLACK TORTOISE

The Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Divine Beasts in Chinese Mythology.

• Original paper sculpture mechanism
• Dual function of storage and display tuck box design.
• Self-elevating collector’s gift box
• Automatically elevates to the ideal viewing angle.
• Independent research and development of the color foiling process.
• Unparalleled handling for you to enjoy such a dazzling moment.

Classic Collection’s Box Set 

Limited to 1000 with numbered Seals. Including 2decks: Classic Black & Classic White.

• Paper carving 3D tuck box
• Self-elevating display box
• Limited Edition with custom numbered seal

The collector’s display box matches the aesthetic of the playing cards tuck box.  Majestic and luxurious.  The appearance, including the text, is foiled, and shines with a metallic luster.

The inner lining of the gift box is added with decorative patterns that echo that of the playing cards: golden vines, auspicious clouds, dragon pearls...  The same exquisite cut-outs on the tuck box also make an appearance here.

Black Gold Box Set 

Limited to 500 sets with numbered Seals. Including 2 decks: Gold & Silver.

• Full gold and silver foil playing cards
• Paper carving 3D tuck box
• Self-elevating display box
• Limited Edition with custom numbered seal

The pure gold and silver contrast with the black and gold box gives the set a huge booth in terms of visual effect.

Unlike metallic ink, full foiling is a much more advanced process.  The metallic luster extends to the corners of the edges of the cards.  Such luxurious details portray the bold and unconstrained pinnacle of creativity.

Palisander Collection's Box Set 

Limited to 300 sets. Includes 1 deck and a metal coin.

• Full-color foiling
• Palisander display case
• Luxury gilded edges

The display case adopts a vertical side-by-side door structure, giving the display case a palace-like feel.

The metal nameplate inlaid at the front makes the wooden box a well-deserved collectible handicraft.

The inside of the tuck box and the back of the cards are full color and the playing card are full metallic foil and gilded edges.

Wooden Frame Collector’s Set.

Limited to 600 sets. Includes 1 deck

• Full-color foiling
• Wooden display frame.

The cards are a special titanium gold color. It can be displayed with a picture frame on a desktop or hung on a wall.

Trend is a collection of Chinese elements encapsulated within the card box. Elaborate details embody thoughtful reflections and presentations of Eastern art.

The color combination of green and purple imparts an antique yet elegant quality to the cards. Intricate elements such as Chinese knots, folding fans, and various symmetrical decorative patterns find a perfect balance in structure and outline, presenting an extraordinary geometric aesthetic. The golden gradient embellishments on the card box add a distinct sense of layers to the overall design.

The playing cards feature a design without suit symbols, replaced instead by ribbons, Chinese knots, and decorative totems. The uniform and neatly arranged card faces, coupled with intricately crafted details tailored specifically for cardistry,not only make it easier to identify the central structure but also enhance the spinning effect. With designs on both sides, it can reveal two distinctly different fan displays.

Features:

• 52 Cards+2 Joker
• Standard Size: 63*88mm
• Printed by Taiwan 808
• No color points on the card design

ANYONE x SMOKE AND MIRROR playing cards. Now available in Green, Blue, and Red. Limited Edition of 3,000 each. The cards were originally offered for sale on anyoneworld.com and sold out within minutes.

All 3 Decks include one each of Red, Blue, and Green.

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