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Nov 27

Bruce Lee And His Cards

Posted in: Bruce Lee, Dan and Dave, General Gifts

“The meaning of life is that it has to be lived.” How true! And full marks for guessing the author of this quote – Bruce Lee. Known as the most influential martial-arts artists of all time, Lee was single-handedly responsible for breaking the stereotype of Asians in Hollywood movies. Commemorating his 73rd birthday today, the visionaries in the art of magic and cardistry, Dan and Dave, are out with a dedicated Bruce Lee Playing Cards Deck. All the cards feature an inspiring Bruce Lee quote, except for the Aces.

Besides the use of captivating colors for the deck, I love the fact that Dan and Dave have used different philosophical quotes from Bruce Lee’s teachings on each card. Infusing a deeper meaning to them, the Aces are void of any comment, symbolizing a free mind.

Bruce Lee Enterprises along with magicians Dan and Dave honor the masters’ legacy and contribute to his foundation. Here’s a trivia that I suppose every die-hard Bruce Lee fan would know: he was born 73 years ago, on both the hour and year of the dragon.

The Chinese dragon design on the backs of the cards celebrates his birth and the iconic tracksuit he wore in ‘Game of Death’ inspires the faces of the cards. They feature a black stripe running through them, “like water”.

The unique monogram that brings Bruce Lee and Dan and Dave Buck together as one, unifying their art forms under the teachings of Jeet Kune Do, and Bruce Lee’s philosophy of using no way as way and having no limitation as limitation, is by far the most delightful part of this deck. In one direction, the symbol reads BL, flip it over and DB is seen, as if by magic. Clever!

Early in the year we featured Dan and Dave’s collaboration with Stranger & Stranger for the Ultimate Deck, and this year we are proud to feature their new Bruce Lee playing cards. Just like their Ultimate Deck, lots of thought when into these, both in concept and execution. In our opinion, they couldn’t more beautifully pay tribute to Bruce Lee.

Like water, playing cards can flow or they can crash. “Be like water.”

Designers: Dan and Dave [ Buy it Here ]

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Feb 07

Ready For The Ultimate Card Trick?

Posted in: Card Deck, Dan and Dave, The Ultimate Deck

Ready or not, here we come! Twin brothers, Dan and Dave are well known for their amazing skills in card magic tricks and Dan has promised to teach me some when I meet in LA this summer. Interestingly the duo are out with an amazing new deck called The Ultimate Deck, which is a one-of-a-kind, luxury deck of playing cards showcasing stunning works of art on every card.

Designed in collaboration with the award-winning agency Stranger & Stranger the Ultimate Deck is more of an art piece than a night at the poker table. Yes, I agree!

I am amazed at the intriguing artwork used on this 54-card deck. It comes as no surprise that every single card in the The Ultimate Deck is represented with a unique story, incorporating classical art, as well as works from today’s leading illustrators.

The brothers’ score full marks for packaging as well, the gorgeous tuck-case features extraordinary detail that integrates embossed elements and foil accents. Each deck is hand sealed with a vintage-inspired tax stamp, perforated for easy opening. On the sides of the tuck-case the phrases, “The Marvel of The Odd Minded Await”, and “Relish The Experience of The Bewildered” are written.

There is no doubt that the history of playing cards is forever transformed with the advent of The Ultimate Deck. But to appreciate Dan and Dave’s craft, you simply HAVE TO watch the video below, featuring Cardistry in White. Simply Mindblowing!

Designers: Dan and Dave [ Buy it Here ]

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