{"product_id":"magic-con-2014-playing-cards","title":"Magic-Con 2014 Playing Cards","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMagic-Con 2014 Playing Cards – Dan \u0026amp; Dave | USPCC | Conference Exclusive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome playing cards are created for the masses. Others become legends simply because so few people ever had the chance to own them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMagic-Con 2014 Playing Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e were produced exclusively for the fourth annual Magic-Con, held in San Diego, California, in April 2014. Every registered attendee received one of these commemorative decks, with the remaining limited stock selling out almost immediately through Dan \u0026amp; Dave and Art of Play. Today, the deck is regarded as one of the most desirable conference-exclusive releases ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by classic nineteenth-century Texan playing card backs, the deck combines timeless American aesthetics with modern production quality. The elegant back design is paired with distinctive court cards featuring an unusual \u003cstrong\u003ecrimson and violet colour palette\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the deck a personality unlike any standard poker deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Playing Card Company (USPCC)\u003c\/strong\u003e using Dan \u0026amp; Dave’s signature stock and finish, Magic-Con 2014 offers exceptional handling that appeals equally to magicians, cardists, and collectors. Unlike traditional decks, one Joker has been replaced with a blank-faced card — an addition especially appreciated by magicians for custom routines and utility effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 decks ever produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, and most distributed exclusively to conference attendees, Magic-Con 2014 has become increasingly difficult to obtain. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-playing-cards\"\u003eRare Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/limited-edition-playing-cards\"\u003eLimited Edition Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e collections for more exceptional decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagic-Con decks have always been more than souvenirs. They represent a unique moment in the history of modern magic — bringing together the world’s finest magicians, creators, and enthusiasts under one roof. Owning a Magic-Con deck is like owning a piece of that history. The 2014 edition stands out for its elegant vintage-inspired artwork, exceptional handling, and extremely limited availability, making it one of the most collectible conference decks ever released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Magic-Con 2014 commemorative deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Dan \u0026amp; Dave Buck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted by USPCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by antique Texan playing card backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique crimson and violet custom court cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Dan \u0026amp; Dave stock and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a blank-faced card instead of one Joker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoker size playing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition of only 2,500 decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional Magicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Card Collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDan \u0026amp; Dave Collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoker Players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday Carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxury Playing Card Collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagic-Con 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDan \u0026amp; Dave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States Playing Card Company (USPCC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFourth Annual Magic-Con\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSan Diego, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCard Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoker Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDan \u0026amp; Dave Signature Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDan \u0026amp; Dave Signature Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 Decks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlank Face Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind Magic-Con\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Dan and Dave Buck, Magic-Con was more than a convention — it became one of the most influential gatherings in modern magic. Each event featured exclusive lectures, performances, product launches, and limited-edition playing cards available only to attendees. As a result, every Magic-Con deck has become a snapshot of magic history, with collectors eagerly searching for complete sets of the conference releases. The 2014 edition marked the \u003cstrong\u003efourth and final Magic-Con\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this deck especially significant within the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Dan \u0026amp; Dave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan and Dave Buck are among the most influential figures in modern playing cards, cardistry, and sleight of hand. Known for revolutionising card flourishing and co-founding Art of Play, the Buck twins have released some of the most sought-after decks ever produced. Their conference-exclusive Magic-Con decks are particularly prized because they were never intended for mass retail and were created primarily for attendees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Magic-Con 2014 Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most collectible decks that are released worldwide, Magic-Con 2014 was created for a single event. Most of the 2,500 printed decks were distributed directly to attendees, leaving only a very small number available through Dan \u0026amp; Dave after the conference. The combination of conference exclusivity, vintage Texan-inspired artwork, premium USPCC production, Dan \u0026amp; Dave signature handling, and an extremely limited print run makes Magic-Con 2014 one of the defining conference decks of the modern playing card era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love rare and historically significant playing cards, explore these at Magic Encarta:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exquisite-bold-playing-cards\"\u003eExquisite Bold Playing Cards by EPCC\u003c\/a\u003e – The world’s first foil-backed playing card deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/noc-snow-leopard-signature-playing-cards\"\u003eNOC Snow Leopard Signature Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e – Rare luxury NOC Signature Series IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brown-wynn-playing-cards-the-legendary-las-vegas-casino-deck\"\u003eBrown Wynn Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e – The legendary Las Vegas casino deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-playing-cards\"\u003eRare Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/limited-edition-playing-cards\"\u003eLimited Edition Playing Cards\u003c\/a\u003e or read: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-playing-cards-in-india\"\u003eBest Playing Cards in India (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial deck of the fourth and final Magic-Con\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 2,500 decks produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted by USPCC with Dan \u0026amp; Dave Signature Stock \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures custom crimson and violet courts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a magician-friendly blank face card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasingly difficult to find sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Magic Encarta?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Authentic Playing Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips Across India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure Collector-Grade Packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted by Magicians \u0026amp; Collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast Dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully Curated Premium Playing Card Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an official Magic-Con deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is the official commemorative deck produced for the fourth Magic-Con in San Diego in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many decks were printed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2,500 decks were produced, with most distributed directly to conference attendees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho printed the deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck was printed by the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC) using Dan \u0026amp; Dave’s signature stock and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this deck suitable for magic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. It was designed for magicians and includes a blank-faced card, making it useful for custom routines and utility effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this deck collectible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As the final Magic-Con commemorative deck with a very limited print run, it is considered one of the most collectible Dan \u0026amp; Dave conference releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan \u0026 Dave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403536543938,"sku":null,"price":8999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6299\/1298\/files\/MagicCon2014PlayingCards1.jpg?v=1783792166","url":"https:\/\/magicencarta.com\/products\/magic-con-2014-playing-cards","provider":"MagicEncarta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}