Over a decade in the making, this optical illusion marked deck has quickly become a favorite among David Blaine and his closest magician collaborators. BLRD playing cards are a sTealth magic deck. The ‘reader’ system is not easy to learn, but once seen, it can’t be unseen. The BLRD system allows for a deceptively fast read of the value and suit of each playing card, even from a distance. We are excited to introduce the BLRD BLACK edition of this exceptional magic deck. We celebrated the launch of the BLRD Series with the BLRD GOLD edition; its embossed, foiled tuck and beautiful cold foiled cards made it an instant collector’s item. This printing of the BLRD Red edition is for both collectors and magicians, but its purpose is to serve the needs of performers. After a limited 4000-deck first edition release, variations of the BLRD Red deck will be available for re-orders. This first edition will be printed on Viper Finish by Legends Playing Card Co. This ultra-thin, soft card stock is engineered to be long lasting and handle smoothly. These “workers” provide premium feel, handling, and durability. We advise removing the side tabs.