Recently we decided to slash the price on classic bicycles to $4 a deck. Hundreds of clients in Ukraine and worldwide used that opportunity to buy Bicycle playing cards for card tricks and poker (we even had an order for one deck from Norway). This comes as no surprise, because bikes are the ultimate standard when it comes down to card games, most magicians still prefer to use these cards in their performances on corporate events, and it's always been a go-to choice for training sessions by many.

As you know, Belgian factory Cartamundi changed the rules of the game on the playing cards market by acquiring the United States Playing Card Company this summer. The stock Belgians use, as well as the finish is still different from the American playing cards, of course. However, some companies and cardistry brands like ellusionist and Cardistry Touch have been printing their custom and designer playing cards with Cartamundi for a long time, drawing attention to this USPCC alternative from customers worldwide.

Speaking from our personal experience, we wouldn't say that Cartamundi's cards are better or worse.. they're just different. And now, with the introduction of ellusionist's "Reloads" concept, we're able to buy playing cards at a much cheaper price.

Recently we brought some new additions from ellusionist: updated vintage Bicycle 1900 (printed by the USPCC and now will replace legacy Bicycle Vintage 1800), more coloured Keepers, and.. Killer Bee without a box. This shtick has allowed both companies to save and offer a lower price point for the clients than usual. Our shop carries Killer Bee Reloads, wrapped only in cello, available for only $7 (price as of November 2019). 

If you ever wanted to treat yourself with something new, this is a cheap option to start and use something else for a change instead of Bicycles. You get a designer deck of playing cards featuring custom faces and backs for only 1.75 of the price. Speaking about the tuck case.. let's agree that you don't really need it if you're using your cards indoors and they're often involved in intense practice sessions.

If you were looking to buy some collectible decks from cardistry brands or designer playing cards as a gift to a friend, check out our shop right now. We have dropped the prices for some decks and boy they're going fast. What's more, most likely they're never going to be back in stock. Follow all the updates in our newsletter - by the end of November and in December we'll have a lot of new things in store for you guys.