Carbon (Diamond Edition)

A collaboration project between Nick Nisco and Luke Wadey. The Diamond Edition was designed by Nick Nisco. The third deck released in the Elemental Playing Card lineup Printed by USPCC on premium stock Traditionally cut Limited one time print run of 2500 Fully marked deck Double backer (Graphite design on one side, Diamond design on the other) Three jokers The Carbon Deck was a collaboration between designer and Elemental Playing Cards founder Nick Nisco, and designer Luke Wadey. Two editions were created for this project - Diamond Edition and Graphite Edition. Both are allotropes of carbon. Nick Nisco designed the Diamond Edition with magicians in mind, using premium Bee stock and a deceiving marking system. The two-way back design features a familiar central circle design element originally made popular by the Tally-Ho Circle Backs. The design here is meant to represent a round-cut diamond using a mosaic of various shapes and shades of black and white. The darker background coupled with this mosaic give off an optical illusion of a diamond shimmering in the light. The four circles placed around the perimeter of the round-cut diamond represent the 4 valence electrons carbon contains, as well as familiar place-setting prongs often found in jewelry to hold gems in place. Around the perimeter of the diamond you will also see the words "Diamond Edition."