The Emperor Deck is a custom deck of playing cards conceived by Kevin Reylek, designed by world-renowned artist Mark Stutzman (Split Spades, Whispering Imps) and produced by Penguin Magic with printing by the Expert Playing Card Company.
From Penguin Magic: “When we decided to create a timeless deck that represents our entire brand at Penguin, we knew there were only a few must-haves. First, it had to be the EMPEROR. The most recognised and well-known of all penguins, the emperor penguin has a distinct, classic, and iconic look.”
BACK
The back design is the most intricate Penguin Magic has ever produced. Meticulously illustrated, the design features penguins galore.
The cards have sliding penguins, marching penguins, and features a performer penguin to give a nod to the deck's magical roots.
Snowflakes and detailed scrollwork complete the look. The back design is rotationally symmetrical so it can be used for magic tricks, card games, and more.
ACE
The most powerful penguins for the most powerful card in the deck. The custom Ace of Spades is simply beautiful. It features two penguins rising up from the icy waters, the tips of their beaks meeting at the apex.
JOKER
The joker is represented by the delightful rockhopper penguin. The feather crests on a rockhopper's head give it a jester-like quality, making it a perfect fit for the joker. Impeccably illustrated by Mr. Stutzman, this is a joker that you won't want to leave out of the deck. Each deck has 2 identical joker cards.
TUCK BOX
Beautiful cards deserve a beautiful box. The front of the box features a modified and more ornately decorated version of the performer penguin. Standing in the night sky surrounded by icy mountains, he is standing proud, declaring to the world that he is the EMPEROR.
The back of the box features the design of the card back at actual size.
The box is topped off with a foil seal that features the Emperor Spade design. The Unmarked Decks have a Silver foil seal, the Marked decks have a Gold foil seal. The Special Edition Decks (Only available in the 2-deck Collector's Set) have an individually-numbered Silver foil seal.
MATERIALS
The Emperor deck has been printed to perfection by the Expert Playing Card Company on a classic stock & finish. Expert is known for delivering precise registration, which is a MUST for a design with borders as thin as the ones on Emperor. The silky edges are a delight to hold whether you're a faro-shuffling magician, a quick-cutting cardist, or an at-home game player.
•Designed by Mark Stutzman
•Gorgeous custom Back design & Ace of Spades
•Duplicate custom Jokers
•Custom Tuck Box with foil seal
•Printed by EPCC with Classic stock/finish
