Built for professionals who burn through cards, this 12‑deck brick of Bicycle Gold Standard Playing Cards (also known as Richard Turner Gold Seal Bicycles) delivers a full working stock of premium Rider Backs in one purchase. Each deck is printed by the United States Playing Card Company on Bee‑grade casino stock, giving the cards a slightly thicker, snappier, and far more durable feel than standard Bicycle paper.
Every deck in the brick is traditionally cut, with the blade entering from the faces and exiting through the backs. This classic cut allows the edges to interlace perfectly, making table and in‑the‑hands faro shuffles, riffles, and strip shuffles smoother and more reliable than with modern‑cut Bicycle decks—one of the main reasons card magicians and gambling experts favor Gold Standards as everyday workers.
Visually, the decks remain disarmingly familiar. You get the standard Bicycle 808 Rider Back design in red or blue with classic faces, packed in tuck boxes bearing a distinctive gold USPCC seal marked “Traditionally Cut for the Professional.” Inside each deck are 52 cards, two matching black‑and‑white Jokers, a blank‑face gaff, and a Richard Turner information card quoting Dai Vernon, so every pack in the brick is show‑ready straight from the box.
Because they are pressed to a specific caliper and embossed to “breathe,” Gold Standard decks break in quickly, keep their feel longer, and resist clumping even under warm or humid performing conditions. Buying them as a brick ensures you always have fresh, consistent decks on hand for rehearsals, paid shows, or long practice sessions—at a better per‑deck value than purchasing singles. For working magicians, serious hobbyists, and card‑table demonstrators, this Bicycle Gold Standard 12‑deck brick is a practical way to lock in the handling of a trusted pro‑grade Bicycle deck.
