{"product_id":"theory11-derren-brown-playing-cards","title":"Theory11 Derren Brown Playing Cards","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheory11 Derren Brown Playing Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e pay tribute to the art of psychological illusion with a deck that looks like it slipped off the shelf of an old London library. Co-designed and art-directed by Derren Brown himself over more than two years, the deck blends intricate Victorian ornament with subtle magical touches, making it equally at home in performance, practice, or a collector’s cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTuck Case \u0026amp; Back Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe tuck case is finished in rich emerald green with gold and black foil, embossed borders, and an ornate monogrammed “P” for “Playing Cards” on the front, framed by the credit “Courtesy of Derren Brown.” The sides read like the spine of a classic volume, referencing Derren as a “Psychological Illusionist from London” and Theory11 as purveyors of unrivalled playing cards, while a vintage red tax-style seal closes the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCard backs feature a dense, scroll-filled green pattern with floral flourishes, circular emblems, and small DB\/T11 initials hidden in the filigree, evoking antique bookplates. The design functions as a subtle one-way back for performers who notice the tiny asymmetries, yet appears fully decorative to casual players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFaces, Aces \u0026amp; Jokers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe four Aces are fully custom, each framed by elaborate baroque cartouches: crossed keys inside a heart for the Ace of Hearts, ravens perched within an ornate club silhouette for the Ace of Clubs, and similarly detailed designs for Spades and Diamonds. Court cards are based on classic Fournier royalty but retouched with muted, old-world colors and small thematic tweaks, preserving instant readability while matching the deck’s literary aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eJokers depict Derren Brown himself, styled like a Victorian show poster, with “The Joker” titles and decorative borders that fit seamlessly into the rest of the artwork. An extra ad card resembles a miniature broadside reading “Playing Cards – Courtesy of Derren Brown, The Psychological Illusionist from London Town,” ideal as a reveal or introduction piece in routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePrinting \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted by USPCC\u003c\/strong\u003e – Manufactured in the United States by the United States Playing Card Company for consistent, professional-grade quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSC-certified stock\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produced with environmentally responsible paper, vegetable-based inks, and starch-based laminates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Classic air-cushion style embossing ensures smooth shuffles, fans, and faros for magicians and cardists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a fan of Derren Brown’s work, a Theory11 enthusiast, or simply drawn to elegant, bookish design, the Derren Brown Playing Cards turn every spread and shuffle into a piece of Victorian-inspired theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"theory11","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46541737164990,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8443\/1806\/files\/81oOwXprBuL._AC_SL1433.jpg?v=1774748483","url":"https:\/\/classicdecks.com\/products\/theory11-derren-brown-playing-cards","provider":"ClassicDecks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}