Unique's ASCEND is a cheeky nod to the XIX century, blending artistic movements like art nouveau and Impressionism with a dash of steampunk flair and a modern minimalistic twist. It's like a time-travelling artist had a tea party with a designer—resulting in a uniquely crafted deck of playing cards that’s as delightful as a crumpet.
At the core of this design, you’ve got a sumptuous black backdrop that wraps around the cards like a velvety night sky. This particular shade of black was chosen to channel the charm of the 19th century. Think top hats, grand ballroom gowns, cobbled streets, and gas-lit alleys. It’s the kind of black that captures the romantic spirit and the dawn of modern creativity.
The golden patterns on the card backs pay tribute to XIX architecture, with delicate filigree and elegant flourishes that weave a story of timeless sophistication.
From the pips to the tuck box, you’ll find a stunning level of detail packed with nods to the magic and card community.
General Features:
Fully personalised faces, back, and box by Tony Aranda.
52 cards + 2 Jokers + 2 ad cards.
Metallic inks for the cards.
High-detail foil technique for the tuck case.
Tuck case crafted with matt paper and inner printing.
Standard poker size, 63mm x 88 mm
Printed by TCC Playing Cards.
With TCC's exclusive M23 Finish (the smoothest handling you’ll ever encounter), you’re in for a treat. This brand-new finish, only just introduced this year, has proven its worth through rigorous testing, ensuring your cards glide through your fingers like butter on toast.
MNEMONICA STACK
Now, let’s talk about the Mnemonica Stack. This isn’t some random order of cards you’d find in a messy drawer. No, it’s a carefully curated sequence that gives the illusion of chaos whilst being as organised as a magician's sock drawer.
Crafted by the legendary Juan Tamariz, this stack allows magicians to memorise the precise location of every card—because who doesn’t want to impress their pals with a bit of card wizardry? If you’re into “memorised deck magic,” you’ll know this is the crème de la crème of card stacks within the magic community.
So, open your ASCEND deck and dive right into the magic with your MNEMONICA deck! You’ll be the life of the party (or at least the one with the best tricks).
