The Dead Man's Deck: Unharmed Edition Playing Cards

The Dead Man's Deck: Unharmed Edition Playing Cards

When Vanishing Inc. first released the "Dead Man's Deck", it almost immediately became one of their fastest-selling decks of cards ever. Beyond its stunning design, this deck had one of the most unique features ever integrated into a custom deck of cards. Inspired by the story of Wild Bill Hickock, who was shot dead during a poker game in the late 1800's, the "Dead Man's Deck" came with a replica musket ball piercing right through the center of the cards. While this unusual oddity was beloved by collectors, it also made the cards fairly impractical for magicians and, ironically, poker players.

After receiving countless requests for a "hole-less version", Vanishing Inc. is thrilled to introduce the "Dead Man's Deck: Unharmed Edition". With the exception of not including a bullet hole, every aspect of this amazing deck of cards has been beautifully customized in the same way as the original. It has been carefully aged to resemble the playing cards used during the era of Wild Bill Hickock. The "Dead Man's Hand" (Aces over Eights) that Wild Bill was rumored to be holding at the time of his death has also been splattered with blood to commemorate this fateful day.

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James “Wild Bill” Hickok is one of the most celebrated figures in the American West. Recognized as a Civil War veteran and renowned gunfighter, Hickok was most famous for his card playing skills. On August 2 1876, Hickok was playing the card game five-card stud poker when he was shot in the back. He was holding two pairs: black aces and black eights as his “up cards" and this poker hand has become known all over the world as the Dead Man’s Hand. This is the Dead Man’s Deck: AsAc8s8c.

The Dead Man's Deck: Unharmed Edition playing cards are manufactured by Cartamundi in Belgium on premium Slimline B9 stock, the "Dead Man's Deck: Unharmed Edition" is now the perfect way to infuse a touch of history into any gambling routine or liven up your favorite card trick or cardistry flourish. Each Dead Man's Deck comes with 56 playing cards with 1 photo playing card from James “Wild Bill” Hickok, 1 Dead Man’s Deck explanation card, 1 blank face card and 1 double backer card.

No. 11 The Dead Man's Deck Playing Cards Unharmed Edition
Fine Quality Playing Cards
Deadwood, Dakota Territory
VANISHING inc.
Manufactured by Cartamundi
Made in Belgium