The Odd Fellows 'The Dude' playing cards are a visually stunning deck designed by Lorenzo Gaggiotti (Stockholm 17) for Penguin Magic. This deck features fully custom artwork, including borderless court cards, custom pips, and indices, with each pip containing different objects. The deck is printed on casino-grade stock with a linen finish by WJPC, ensuring durability and a familiar feel similar to Bicycle decks. It includes two unique jokers, a double backer for magic tricks, and an ad card. The deck is part of the Odd Fellows series, offering a blend of artistic creativity and practicality for magicians and card enthusiasts.
In this deck review, David from Magic Orthodoxy takes a close look at the Odd Fellows 'The Dude' playing cards, a collaboration between Penguin Magic and artist Lorenzo Gaggiotti (Stockholm 17). He praises the deck's unique and original artwork, custom pips, and court cards, noting the high quality of printing by WJPC on casino-grade stock with a linen finish. The deck includes two jokers, a double backer, and an ad card, all featuring creative designs. David also briefly mentions the 'Underwater Vibes' deck from the same series, which features a blue edge and is priced slightly higher. He encourages viewers to check out his Amazon wish list for a chance to have their name mentioned in future reviews. Pros: Unique artwork, high-quality printing, includes useful extras for magicians. Cons: The 'Underwater Vibes' deck's blue edge may not appeal to everyone due to its ink-like feel rather than foil.
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