Limited to just 5000 (so don’t dawdle), the Beetle Backs Prestige Edition boasts a stunningly embossed tuck case that’s dressed to the nines with three layers of foil, all printed on top-notch 310 gsm cardstock. Inside, you’ll find a classic mirrored back design that’s as eye-catching as a peacock in a tuxedo, decked out in splendid gold cold foil and metallic ink, set against a deep black background that practically begs for attention. The faces of the cards are also adorned with gold cold foil — because why not add a bit of bling? This is no ordinary deck; it’s a true collector’s gem that’ll dazzle at the card table or look pretty nifty on your shelf. A custom numbered seal graces the bottom of the tuck, just to remind you that you’ve got something special in your hands.
The Beetle Backs, brought to you by The Gentleman Wake and designed by the ever-talented Widakk Design, is the result of a two-year quest to craft a deck that ticks all the boxes for collectors, players, and magic aficionados alike. It’s classic, it’s beautiful, and it channels the elegance of the turn-of-the-20th century while embracing modern playing card printing techniques with open arms. The Beetle Backs also weaves the Kafkaesque tale of a beleaguered entomologist engrossed in his studies of the Dynastinae subfamily of scarab beetles (not your everyday bedtime story, eh?).
For those who appreciate a touch of class (or just like to impress their mates), the Beetle Backs is a stunning collection of decks and accessories that marries classic illustration with contemporary design, all realised with the utmost quality and attention to detail. The decks come in premium tuck boxes, flaunting up to three layers of foil and deep embossing — because who doesn’t want to feel a bit fancy whilst shuffling cards?
