{"product_id":"xq-forty-nine-cardistry-playing-cards","title":"XQ Forty-Nine Cardistry Playing Cards by Magic Encarta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eXQ Forty-Nine Cardistry Playing Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInfinite Creativity. Endless Possibilities.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if every fan, spread, ribbon display and flourish you performed looked completely different every single time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eXQ Forty-Nine Cardistry Playing Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most visually innovative and ambitious cardistry decks ever created. Developed over nearly two years, this unique deck reimagines what is possible with a deck of playing cards by transforming every shuffle into a fresh display of colour and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by \u003cstrong\u003eMagic Encarta\u003c\/strong\u003e in collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eaward-winning digital artist Thorsten Schmitt\u003c\/strong\u003e, the XQ Forty-Nine is more than just a deck — it's a celebration of cardistry, design, mathematics and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're learning your first flourish or performing advanced cardistry, this deck is designed to inspire creativity every time you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvery Shuffle Creates Something New\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional playing cards, the XQ Forty-Nine features a carefully engineered colour system that creates an extraordinary number of visual arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery fan. Every spread. Every ribbon display. Every packet cut. Every flourish. \u003cstrong\u003eEvery move becomes unique.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over \u003cstrong\u003e7 undecillion, 363 decillion, 615 nonillion, 666 octillion possible colour combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e, the XQ Forty-Nine offers virtually limitless creative possibilities. Create a brand-new pattern every second for the rest of your life and you'll still never repeat every possible arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two performances ever need to look the same again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Cardistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe XQ Forty-Nine has been built specifically for modern cardistry. Watch vibrant colour patterns come alive during:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans \u0026amp; Giant Fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon Spreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDribbles \u0026amp; Springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket Cuts, Sybil Cuts \u0026amp; One-Handed Cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays, Flourishes \u0026amp; Creative Cardistry Routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're performing live, filming content for social media or simply practising, every movement becomes more visually striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePremium USPCC Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance is just as important as appearance. The XQ Forty-Nine is proudly printed by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Playing Card Company (USPCC)\u003c\/strong\u003e using:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Crushed Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir Cushion Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Poker Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a deck that feels smooth straight out of the box while delivering exceptional handling for fans, cuts and flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Than Just a Deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHidden inside are several exclusive bonus cards that explore fascinating principles of animation, visual perception and optical illusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePhenakistoscope Card\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience one of the earliest forms of animation. 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Every aspect of the deck has been created to maximise the visual impact of fans, spreads, packet cuts and flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I perform magic with this deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. 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