The Expert at the Card Table Playing Cards – Erdnase Limited Edition

E FOR EXPERT. E FOR ERDNASE.

A legendary book. A mysterious author. A timeless legacy. Now, a deck of playing cards created in its honour.

Few names in the world of card magic carry the mystique of S. W. Erdnase.

Published in 1902, The Expert at the Card Table has become one of the most famous, influential and mysterious books ever written about card technique. Its author, S. W. Erdnase, remains an enigmatic figure, while the book itself has fascinated generations of magicians, card handlers and students of the art.

More than a century later, The Expert at the Card Table continues to inspire those who dedicate themselves to mastering the impossible.

Now, Magic Encarta and Everything Erdnase come together to celebrate that legacy with a completely custom deck of playing cards.

THE EXPERT AT THE CARD TABLE — REIMAGINED

This isn't simply another Erdnase-themed deck.

The design takes inspiration from the classic world of The Expert at the Card Table while creating an identity of its own.

Instead of reproducing the familiar diamond-backed pattern associated with traditional playing cards, the back is built around a repeating “E” motif — the letter that represents both Expert and Erdnase.

The result is a sophisticated geometric design that feels unmistakably classic while remaining completely original.

E for Expert.
E for Erdnase.
E for the pursuit of mastery.

A TRIBUTE TO S. W. ERDNASE

Who exactly was S. W. Erdnase?

That question has fascinated the magic community for generations.

The identity of the author behind The Expert at the Card Table has long been surrounded by mystery and speculation. Yet regardless of who Erdnase truly was, the work left behind became legendary.

The book introduced readers to sophisticated card techniques and observations that helped shape the way generations of magicians approached card magic.

This deck is our tribute to that legacy.

But it is also a tribute to every magician, cardist, artist, creator and craftsman who refuses to stop improving.

The person who practices one more time.

The person who learns one more move.

The person who looks at yesterday's performance and asks:

“How can I make it better?”

That is the spirit of the Expert.

TWO COLOURS. ONE LEGACY.

The deck is available in two beautifully contrasting editions:

GREEN EDITION
The Green Edition features an “S.” on the tuck box.

WHITE EDITION
The White Edition features a “W.” on the tuck box.

Both editions feature elegant white borders and the custom E-based back design.

For serious collectors, owning both editions completes the pair.

LIMITED TO ONLY 1,500 DECKS

This is where the story gets even more interesting.

ONLY 1,500 DECKS HAVE BEEN PRINTED.

And this is not a limited edition in name only.

THERE WILL BE NO REPRINT.

Once these 1,500 decks are gone, they're gone.

For collectors of Erdnase memorabilia, The Expert at the Card Table, rare playing cards and limited-edition magic decks, this is an opportunity to own a piece of a very small production run dedicated to one of the most enduring names in card magic.

AND THEN THERE'S THE BOOK...

For a deck inspired by The Expert at the Card Table, we wanted the book itself to be part of the experience.

Every purchase of 12 decks includes a FREE copy of The Expert at the Card Table book.

That's right:

BUY 12 DECKS → GET THE EATCT BOOK FREE

The perfect addition for collectors, magicians, magic shops and anyone who wants to experience the legendary work that inspired this deck.

Every 12 decks also includes a FREE custom brick box.

So a 12-deck set gives you:

• 12 Limited Edition The Expert at the Card Table Playing Cards

• 1 FREE copy of The Expert at the Card Table

• 1 FREE custom brick box

BUILT FOR MAGICIANS & COLLECTORS

The deck isn't just about the story.

Inside you'll find a collection of custom elements designed to make this more than a display piece.

Each deck includes:

• 2 Custom Jokers

• Gaff Joker

• Custom Ace of Spades

• Green/White Double Backer

• Deck-Design Matching Double Backer

• Custom Card Back Design

• Custom Playing Card Artwork

• White Borders

• Velvet-Feel Tuck Box

The included gaffs and double backers also make the deck an interesting addition to a magician's working collection.

MAGIC ENCARTA × EVERYTHING ERDNASE

This special release is a collaboration between Magic Encarta and Everything Erdnase, created to celebrate the enduring influence of The Expert at the Card Table and its mysterious author.

It is a meeting point between classic card magic, collecting and modern playing-card design.

More than 120 years after The Expert at the Card Table first appeared, the name Erdnase still sparks curiosity.

This deck is our way of keeping that curiosity alive.

THE ULTIMATE ERDNASE COLLECTOR'S SET

Whether you've studied The Expert at the Card Table, collect Erdnase memorabilia, perform card magic, collect playing cards or simply appreciate the history behind the art, this deck belongs in your collection.

Only 1,500 decks.

Two colours.

One legendary name.

No reprint.

And for every 12 decks:

A FREE copy of The Expert at the Card Table + FREE custom brick box.

E FOR EXPERT.

E FOR ERDNASE.

E FOR THE ART OF BECOMING BETTER THAN YESTERDAY.

The legend continues.