Smoke & Mirrors v.4 // Green edition

The fourth edition Smoke & Mirrors or the Green edition takes us back to our roots and represents our minimal style. With an all new retro, simplified back design and unique – never before been done – metallic ink. Dressed to impress with a dark green shimmer – they are no longer just black and white.

Interest in the decks has been unrivaled since word first emerged of their existence. The First, Second, and Third Editions sold out almost immediately after their release. The Box, Ace of Spades, Joker, and Back design was illustrated by Si Scott.

Our goal was to create an eco friendly deck of cards crafted from recycled paper. The result lead to a new type of feel and finish that has since been applauded by industry professionals David Blaine, Derek Delgaudio, and Chris Kenner. Durable and smooth, they fan perfectly right out of the box and last longer than your average store bought deck.

Due to our unparalleled quality control, these took nearly six months to produce. 6,000 decks were recycled in January when they did not meet our quality standards. Now, we can proudly say Green is our favorite edition thus far.

Smoke & Mirrors: Green Edition

We demanded better. We demanded quality. And we got it. They are now ready. This Monday at 11:00pm EST, they will be released.

The fourth edition Smoke & Mirrors, with an elegant, simplified back design and unique – never before been done – metallic ink. Dressed to impress with a dark green shimmer – they are no longer just black and white.

Modern, refined, and streamlined. The feel and finish was applauded by industry professionals like David Blaine, Derek Delgaudio, and Chris Kenner. Durable and smooth, they fan perfectly right out of the box.

See the preview video and be ready to order Monday night. We’re expecting these to sell out within 24 hours of release, and the next supply will not be available for a few more weeks.

The Most Amazing Weekend of My Life

I still can’t believe Magic-Con actually happened. It was the most amazing weekend of my life and one I will never forget.

Even though I was running around the whole time and hardly had a moment to say hello, I was able to meet some incredible people. A couple that stand out are Mahdi Gilbert and Steffan Banta. Between the two of them, I have never felt so inspired in my life. Mahdi, who has no hands, has looked past the impossible and mastered some of the most difficult sleights ever published. Steffan Banta continued to show me what Magic-Con promotes: passion for the art. The sparkle in his eyes and the hundred high-fives he must have given me throughout the conference was always a boost of energy and for that I thank him. At only 10 years old and already performing half my repertoire, I know we’ll be hearing more from this kid in the future.

I’d like to thank everyone for believing in Magic-Con. It really could not have happened without your support and we thank you for giving us a chance. We hope to see all of you who attended next year, as well as those who couldn’t, and we will do our very best to make it ever better.

Dave Buck

Eric Mead: The Magic of the Placebo

Sugar pills, injections of nothing — studies show that, more often than you’d expect, placebos really work. At TEDMED, magician Eric Mead* does a trick to prove that, even when you know something’s not real, you can still react as powerfully as if it is. (Warning: This talk is not suitable for viewers who are disturbed by needles or blood.)

*Residing in Colorado, Eric Mead has been at the forefront of magic for the past 20 years. His insight on performing effective magic, in any situation, will not only leave an impression on you, but also on your audiences.

See Eric Mead LIVE at Magic-Con 2010, March 19-21
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The decks

The Daniel Garcia Projects: Production Complete!

If you haven’t already, check out The Daniel Garcia Project volume 1-3, they are fantastic.

Our newest (and personal favorite) edition of Smoke & Mirror Playing Cards designed by Si Scott will be available this spring. We had them printed using green metallic ink on recycled paper. More details will be posted soon.

If you’re coming to Magic-Con this year you’ll be pleased to know that they will be available for immediate purchase. The “official” release date will be announced shortly.

written by Dan and Dave