Experience the legendary quality that made Arrco a magician's essential with this complete brick of Arrco Playing Cards. Originally produced by the Arrco Playing Card Company of Chicago from 1927 until its acquisition by USPCC in 1987, Arrco earned an unmatched reputation among magicians, card players, and collectors for its exceptional handling, superior card stock, and timeless design.
Founded in 1927 by Theodore Regensteiner—inventor of the four-color lithograph press—Arrco rose to prominence following its debut at Chicago's "Century of Progress" World's Fair in 1933-34, launching the distinctive "Arrco" brand identity. The company's revolutionary "Plastic Coated Duratone Cards" finish, introduced in 1941, made cards remarkably durable and cleanable—a innovation so significant that the U.S. government placed massive orders for military service members during World War II. By the 1960s and 1970s, Arrco stood as a formidable competitor to USPCC's Bicycle brand, with passionate advocates among magicians praising the cards' superior performance and distinctive court designs.
In 1987, Arrco was acquired by USPCC, and production continued until the brand was discontinued in 2011. Following years of collector demand, limited reprints were produced in 2011 and 2018 (limited to 2,500 of each color), with the most recent reprint released in 2025. This full brick—the most comprehensive inventory option—allows you to maintain a steady supply of this legendary deck or stock for retail or professional purposes.
Each deck in this brick features the iconic Arrco back design with its intricate, mirrored geometric pattern that made the brand instantly recognizable to card handlers worldwide. The thin Crushed Retail stock and embossed air-cushion finish provide the legendary smooth handling that made Arrco a magician's standard deck for nearly 60 years. The distinctive Arrco court cards feature clever suit pips incorporated into the characters' clothing—a design sophistication that sets them apart from standard USPCC courts. Each deck includes the authentic jester Jokers and 2 gaff cards per deck (red deck includes double facer and red double backer; blue deck includes blank facer and red/blue double backer).
Brick Contents:
- 6 Red Back Decks
- 6 Blue Back Decks
- Total: 12 Standard Poker Size Decks
- Each deck: 52 cards + 2 Jokers + 2 gaff cards
Premium Features:
- Printed by USPCC in USA
- Thin Crushed Retail stock for exceptional handling
- Embossed air-cushion finish (Magic Finish)
- Traditional cut for smooth faros and fanning
- Iconic Arrco court card designs with subtle sophistication
- 2 cheerful jester Jokers per deck
- 2 gaff cards per deck for performer utility
- Tuck case tab reveal for magical potential
- Limited reprint production
- Ace of Spades features oversized pip incorporating all four suit symbols
Perfect For:
- Professional magicians maintaining working deck inventory
- Retail and magic shops seeking wholesale value
- Card rooms and gaming establishments
- Collectors building comprehensive Arrco collections
- Serious cardists who demand superior handling
- Tournament organizers and poker leagues
- International shipping and wholesale distribution
As noted by magicians who've used both original and reprint Arrco decks, "The observant will also notice that the shape of the pips in the ARRCO deck is slightly different than those of a typical Bicycle rider-back deck"—a testament to the attention to detail in this authentic reproduction. With smooth edges straight out of the box and that legendary thin, crushed feel that made originals so beloved by professionals, this brick delivers authentic Arrco quality.
Whether you're a professional performer maintaining your deck arsenal, a retailer stocking classic American brands, or a serious collector, this full Arrco brick offers the best wholesale value on one of the most celebrated deck designs in American playing card history. This is a working deck built on nearly a century of proven performance and professional respect.
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