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(DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« on: June 08, 2014, 11:04:38 PM »
 

EliR

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This is my design idea for the design contest.

I was inspired to create this deck after viewing my Grandparents old Mother of Pearl piano accordion.
I wanted to create a deck that was usable for both cardistry and magic purposes. I drew inspiration from decks such as Virtuoso and Smoke and Mirrors.
Each pip on every card features the pearl design in either red or black according to the suit. I wanted the courts to be custom but also standard enough to be used for magic, so I simplified them and them added the Pearl design in different colours.

Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks!


 

Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2014, 04:07:43 AM »
 

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This is my design idea for the design contest.

I was inspired to create this deck after viewing my Grandparents old Mother of Pearl piano accordion.
I wanted to create a deck that was usable for both cardistry and magic purposes. I drew inspiration from decks such as Virtuoso and Smoke and Mirrors.
Each pip on every card features the pearl design in either red or black according to the suit. I wanted the courts to be custom but also standard enough to be used for magic, so I simplified them and them added the Pearl design in different colours.

Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks!

I like the overall concept.

Using just a "J" for the joker index can be a little confusing to some.  Consider one of the many generic indices used over the years - a star, a dot, etc. - or make a new one.  "J" is already spoken for!

Placing a red field on the Ace of Spades can also confuse people.  A magician's deck should have minimal chances, not radical ones like that.

Speaking of which - custom court faces?  My view, for what it's worth, is that if you're going to make custom faces, make the entire court unique.  Go standard or go custom; don't get stuck in-between.

The reveal joker is nice, cleverly hidden without being utterly impossible for a spectator to spot.
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Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2014, 01:50:48 PM »
 

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He has an updated video now:

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Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2014, 07:28:13 PM »
 

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Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2014, 10:44:12 PM »
 

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It's a shame that he never posted this to the contest topic - it might have been a contender.

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Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2014, 10:59:54 PM »
 

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Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2014, 11:09:12 PM »
 

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Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2014, 12:17:21 AM »
 

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Re: (DDDC) The Scarlet Pearl Deck
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2014, 01:24:28 AM »
 

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I think this deck is now associated with Cardlauncher.
I like to call paper coatings a finish. It makes Don happy.