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, these ingenious decks have been recreated from the ground up.These are not simply reprints - each deck has been painstakingly redrawn and enhanced with new art and new features.Originally offered in 1919, the Daisy Deck appears to be simple, innocent cards at first glance - but this deck holds many secrets waiting to be decoded.Backs:The deck has a full-bleed border-less back design that looks right at home on the poker table. The design has been meticulously recreated to be faithful to the original, while making small changes to make the deck more useful for the modern performer.Markings:Not only is the deck marked to tell you the Suit & Value of every card, but there are other secret marks as well. The core design originally created by DeLand has been expanded upon and taken 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. The deck also has a custom sticker seal.Faces:I absolutely LOVE vintage card faces. The Daisy Deck has 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 Deck 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
