Top Ten Decks of Playing Cards 2019 with Massive Giveaway!

[@lindalalomia6359]

The Gentleman rocks!!! I am a 68 yr old Grandma, lifelong canasta player and never new there was so much to learn about playing cards until I discovered The Gentleman Wake channel! Fantastic video, fabulous content, wonderful Gentleman & Wife too!!

[@Rollogh]

You've introduced Kings Wild Project to me and now I'm almost broke

[@Waffleman860]

I essentially learned about the entirety of the playing card world through this channel. The reviews here are amazing and I always look forward to them. Thanks to your extensive work, my knowledge of designers has gone from almost none to a respectable level.

[@Lisa-yk7hm]

It's also in 2019 when I found out about cardistry and felt almost immediately passionate about it. The video proves again there's an endless number of possibilities of deck designs and that creativity isn't missing in this community. Thanks a lot again for introducing me to all these talented artists and I hope that soon I could clench on at least one of these cards, especially the pagan one. I still can't believe why I haven't heard of it earlier...

[@unibow3678]

Holy- I disappeared from the cardistry community for a couple of months due to schooling and lost touch on the latest decks and looking to throw myself back into the gist of things and I am absolutely blown away by Steve Minty and the signature Ascension deck. I would have never fathomed the 3D look and how intricate it is. Bonkers. Cannot wait to get back into the community, another fantastic video! And your own deck is definitely belongs in the top 3!

[@adampezdek9320]

You introduced me to the Kings Wild deck, and I immediately rushed to their website to purchase one. I can't tell you how nostalgic I felt watching your presentation, and seeing the Jokers rendered by Jackson's daughters immediately resonated with me as I have a daughter that would have come up with something quite similar. Thank you! Great list and reviews.

[@Unarmed_Shrapnel]

All of the decks I see on your channel are new to me, they all look so good and I love the way you review them. Keep up the great work!

[@tymcknight1322]

One designer who you introduced to me that I absolutely LOVE is Lotrek. I love his artwork and designs, which are so creative. His decks are truly works of art, and they have given me lots of inspiration when it comes to designing a deck myself. In fact, the Chronos deck is one of my favorite decks I have seen in a very long time.

[@highkeylowkey8729]

Before watching this video, I have no idea that there are actually so much beautiful playing cards in 2019. Whenever I wanna buy a new deck, I come straight to your channel. I really really like your videos, keep it on!

[@Dean3r91]

I actually started watching your videos and collecting playing cards at the end of 2019. My first deck purchase was the blue wheels deck. Now I have 16 decks and it’s growing fast. My favorite deck is the little deck of horrors. It was a free deck with one of my orders but once I had them I loved them. I watched your video after I ordered and loved the humor your wife brought to the channel. My wife calls this deck the boo deck lol Thank you for showing me so many classy decks!

[@kevinorourke5491]

The first day I began watching your videos I instantly became a fan of Jackson Robinson’s work. I immediately subscribed to his service and can not wait to receive more of his decks!

[@jackpitt2581]

I hadn't the slightest idea there were so many decks available. But now have a long wishlist due to your reviews and frankly the amount of love and passion into the design you've shown. Chronos Deck is possibly my favorite that you've introduced, but not the only on my list that you had reviewed.

[@thomasbessems1654]

Giovanni Meroni is by far my favourite creator. Not only Order, but also Conquerors and Monolith. I really hope he continues producing amazing decks like this.

[@jasonliu1644]

Before I started watching your channel, I thought the pinnacle of luxury cards was theory11. But now I've realized how much more you can do with tuck cards and playing cards and just how beautiful they can really be. Lotrek and Kings wild projects are probably the 2 more influential designers you're introduced me too, I love how much detail and new technology they incorporate into their decks while maintaining a high standard of handling in most cases

[@mattiazibetti907]

Before I started watching you I never really thought about collecting decks but you’ve really got me into it. You’ve introduced me to many decks but the favourite one is the 2019 national playing card collection day decks. I absolutely love them!

[@brainbowfright]

Mr. Wake you introduced me to Lotrek, Thirdway Industries, and Uusi this year, and I am blown away by their creativity. So gorgeous. Thank you!

[@siddheshtiwari1605]

Honestly, I started watching your videos after you uploaded the review Sherlock Holmes deck and after that I have been following you on all your social media platforms trying to learn a lot about Card Stock and finish improving my own Deck collection with 12 beautiful decks that I never knew that they were in the market. Thanks a lot to your videos and your knowledge that I was able to improve my knowledge about decks.

[@frankiecuvin]

I’ve heard of Thirdway Industries but never really took notice until I saw your review of the MONOLITH Playing cards. Steve Minty is also a designer I’ve yet to discover. And oh boy was it a treat. If this were my top 10 decks of 2020, all decks featured will be in the TOP 1. Love your channel!

[@merissatorres9544]

Steve minty has a Ascension V2 on kickstarter right now which features 2 dragon decks with 3D heads on the tucks.

[@frankiecuvin]

@@merissatorres9544 i just saw it and the other dragon imitates an ice like sculpture. ♥ These tucks are museum pieces

[@chriskolodzek544]

Of all the designers you have shown, Jackson Robinson and the Kings Wild campaign have been the most intriguing and inspiring. Thanks for your reviews of some of his rare decks.

[@alvinteo8854]

You introduced me to the Ascension by Steve Minty! I am really blown away by the design of the tuck case on the signature edition! Even my friends were blown away by the stunning tuck cases, as well as the custom designs of all the cards when I told them about it!

[@michaelfisher4246]

I've been doing card magic for a little over 4 years now, but really haven't branched far out into card collecting and custom decks until recently. You showed me 10 great new decks and a host of designers I was previously unfamiliar with. I'm looking forward too diving deeper into the world of card collecting.

[@Dnangel33]

You are the reason that I got the Monolith decks! I loved them so much and showed my friends and family I was so proud to own them! As well as I love the Parlour decks as well! I got a bunch of stuff and I love them so much!

[@ThirdwayInd]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you love Monolith :-)

[@lucygarbutt3502]

I rly like that you still do videos like this. Most youtubers stop coz they don't see the point but the real reason you should do them is coz they're just chill. Most content is pretty cool and useful and things like this are just relaxing and also informative

[@woah5663]

Totally a newbie here. As a person who just owns a normal rider back. I was shocked! I did not know there are people who are dedicated in creating this kind of art! I'm really digging that chronos deck 🔥🔥

[@waterwheelusa7999]

10. Luminosity 9. Gemini casino gold 8. Noc 3000x1 (white) 7. Orbit v7 6. Squeezers v2 5. Purple monarchs 4. Slow hands 3. Slicers 2. 1st v3 1. The entertainer Awesome video once again. So happy your break is over

[@griffinkessler5002]

Been collecting Playing Cards for a number of years and a Kickstarter enthusiast for the past three. You have introduced me to The Gentleman Wake and I have to make up for lost time. I have subscribed and now got to get back to your channel and reviews.

[@hanoi97]

all of these premium decks are new to me, i only know about bicycle decks before. Thank you for your awesome video that show me another world of playing cards !

[@lnmagia]

I've recently discovered this channel and every deck you show is a deck I descover. I like more simple and minimalistic decks but your tops and reviews are changing mi mind!

[@amyseal9623]

The black monolith got me into collecting cards. I only have 2 decks right now so I'm very new at this but I love Cardistry and love your in depth analysis of cards. Thank you for introducing me to do many amazing decks.

[@samcrocker4051]

I came across your channel a few days ago and it's introduced me to the world of luxury playing card decks and cardistry, thank you! I really like the Luminosity court cards, I've never seen that double-image technique used before but it sure brings the characters to life.

[@Neroes_eth]

Never saw a 3D tuck case like Ascension before. Thanks for bringing that up!

[@mattmardigan]

I'd be lost on finding these hidden gem limited playing cards without your channel. I think the De Novo deck was my favorite that you introduced me to in this video. Another great video! Wish you could produce more, I always look forward to these. Keep up the great work and looking forward to your collaboration with Lotrek.

[@siegfriedrox]

Got introduced to Jackson Robinson and the Kings Wild Project ever since your video about the Tally-Ho Show a year ago. The decks you've shown in this video are absolutely stunning, and with shame, I have to admit that I own absolutely NONE of those decks. I've said this long ago in the past, and I'll repeat it again; this channel is one of the most underrated on this whole platform, and you definitely deserve a million times more subscribers than your current count. Best of luck to everyone, and may Lady Luck bless all.

[@kaitlynk2145]

You’ve honestly introduced me to a lot of decks of which many are sitting on a wishlist waiting for me to splurge and buy

[@-jetset-331]

I am from Greece and I didn't know playing cards were printed or even designed here so you have introduced me to Chronos playing cards and I think they are super cool!! Thank you for putting forward such exceptional playing cards keep up the good work!

[@JoanVivesSanchez]

Those Monoliths are just epic, with those custom designs, and the masterfully applied foiling. Giovanni Meroni is just TOP!

[@SantaZeede]

The Luminosity deck by Jody Eklund blew us away, and we had not heard of it before! Here's to another year of amazing videos from you!

[@antihiro]

I've heard of maybe half the decks on the list, but all of them looked amazing! The Order deck is one I hadn't heard of and is definitely one I'll be looking into getting. Love the style and colors! Thanks for the video. As always, very informative and inspiring!

[@williamyao4107]

You introduced me to the oath playing cards! The elegant back design on the chronos deck blew me away!

[@timbourcier2091]

TGW you have introduced me to so many decks. One that I would not have looked at otherwise would be the Royal Mischief deck. I love the deck now and it sits in my collection!

[@Tryagor03]

You definetly introduced to a new world of playing cards. Before I wouldn't have even looked at decks like the Pagan or Royal Mischief

[@zackariagandoul5035]

I’m glad you introduced me to the NPCCD 2019 deck because I am from Morocco and to see such a beautiful deck of playing cards representing my country just makes me happy. Keep up the great videos

[@Buhstungus]

Didn't know much about Jackson Robinson and the King's wild project, but seeing that crayon deck, and the matchbook deck from last year's top 10 has me more than interested. Love that kind of creativity

[@joellau2000]

Only really knew about Theory 11 and King's Wild Project before this video! Thanks for opening my eyes to the beautiful world of cardistry, magic and card collecting!

[@JuanGarcia-makes-things]

The Kings Wild crayon inspired deck was absolutely new to me. It was playful, unique, and an unexpected design.

[@yohanquince2218]

Very good list!! I already knew most of the decks shown thanks to your previous videos but I was still amazed at how beautiful they were!

[@calebkemp581]

I’m a new collector and you have introduced me to a whole new world. I’ve only been paying attention to mass produced decks, so everything you presented here besides the Standards is new to me. Thank you for the elegant content of fascinating new decks. Hopefully I can add those 6 to my collection :)

[@opia1959]

Amazing gathering of decks! You definitely opened my eyes to Patrick Valenza. Wish I would have known about that deck. Not often you see a transformation deck! Thanks TGW

[@luckyod1953]

You have sparked my interest in the world of cards and how beautiful and interesting they can be, so i guess you have introduced me to the whole world of my playing cards, thank you for that. I have also started a collection of decks as well but probably not as big as yours.

[@robcan0630]

I'm familiar with all the designers in the top 10, however, this is the first time I've seen the cards from the UUSI Pagan and KWP Crayon decks. After seeing the Crayon deck, I like it more than I thought I would from just reading about it. Thanks for another great video.

[@Khiladi_99]

Its only been a week since I came to know about your channel. In fact, I never knew that there are so many premium playing card decks as well as artists/designers/magicians who put in so much of effort in making them. Since then I have binge watched a lot of your reviews. It's hard to choose one but the provision looks very attractive to me. And I must say, designer Giovanni Maroni's art skill is over 9000. The quality of content is definitely off the charts. There's no doubt you will reach a million+ subscribers someday!!!

[@magicjoeblack5761]

The "Pagan" Deck was new to me and a case of Lust at first sight. Thanks for the introduction.

[@garrythirtle]

You've introduced me to Lotrek. Such beautiful and original custom deck designs. The artistry is top class.

[@spencerj.6342]

I never give super gold and gaudy decks a second look because they never seem practical. But The Entertainer cards are a great mix! Love them!

[@keithrenaud5107]

I just started collecting decks partialy because of this channel. I recognise every one of these decks from the vids. For visual only i would have picked the morrocan inspired deck. The coolest deck ive seen. But my fav of all time and should have been first is royal mischief. I have never seen so much work go into a deck. Every card more beautiful than the rest. And how creative they were in the way to hide the pips within the picture. That deck is on my bucket list. One i will probably never see in real life. But because of this channel, i know what they look like. Thank you for sharing that with us

[@gy5938]

Most of these decks are new to me as I'm new to the channel, but what stood out most to me is the 2019 NPCC deck as I find the harden ink is very cool and unique. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!

[@charliehale5894]

You introduced me to the NOC 3000X1's, and it's my favourite NOC to date! Your reviews are so professional, and it's obvious that you put a lot of work into them!

[@edwerdNG]

I freaking love your videos. I am an amateur card collector but I think for me it's your designer of the year that you introduced me to that I can't get enough of. Lotrek just does such amazing work and I've been a fan ever since the first time I heard of him on your channel! Looking forward to the next kickstarter campaign :)

[@arronhodges8645]

I have loved cards since i was a little kid but you have shown me some amazing decks that i never knew existed so thanks! My peronal favourite has to be the Monolith deck, i love the design. The review was fantastic and im glad i found your videos.

[@alfieyeow559]

You have introduced me to Lotrek and you are completely right, he is one of the best playing card designers out there. All of his decks are beautiful and it shows just how much work is put into them. I’ve recently bought a brick of cards all from him and I don’t regret it at all

[@jonneluostarinen8120]

Wow! 😳 🤩 Almost all of these were new to me! I only knew two of these gorgeous decks! 😍 What a list! Thank you!

[@GameboyCanvas]

You introduced me to Steve Minty. Those box designs are a work of art. The actual deck design is amazing as well. I looked into his other sets of playing cards and everything he has put out is just as ornate and thought out. Gonna keep an eye out on his future releases.

[@FirstBitewithDan]

Seeing the Derren Brown decks in one of your videos made me instantly stop what I was doing and order two decks. It's straight to the top of my list as one of my personal favorite decks of all time, and I wish it'd been included in your top ten!

[@cardperfectmagician]

The only one from this video that you introduced me to was the Cronos deck (which was also my favorite)!

[@davidmurphy9049]

My favorite deck and artist from this year has to be Adrian Valenzuela's Fox deck. The Planer Facet study of an animal's face is brilliant and stunning in every way for me. So much so, that when the first deck (Watcher which depicts an owl) came out, I grabbed a half brick. My wife knows how much I love that style of art.. she contacted Riffle Shuffle and for my birthday, somehow got me an uncut sheet of them! Fox came out and we were real tight with money, but somewhere she crimped and saved getting me the half brick box. The half brick is totally just a beautiful package in itself. I can't wait to see what comes next from Adrian!

[@martithon]

I love what they can do with these luxury playing cards these days! Also the fact that the tuck cases are not left behind, therefor my favourite would be the Ascension decks by Steve Minty. Haven't seen those before, but I already love them

[@karllafin3182]

I really loved the Kings Wild because I think the concept is really creative and especially because here in Germany you cant find any of the decks you showed. Edit: I love the NPCCDs even more.

[@apuroopp.2829]

I actually didn't know any of the decks you said except the standards. I thought the Monoliths were really cool. I am really looking forward for another deck of playing cards, because i have Memento Mori and Artisans. My parents said i could not buy anymore decks but i really want another one. If I get the red monoliths, I would be really happy

[@seansayre9442]

I'm new to the card community, so this was a great introduction to all of these designers! The Lotrek Chronos was my favorite!

[@progrockben]

What’s up GW! Great to see you back! I was so happy to be introduced to the Uusi decks from this video. Beautiful work which is right up my alley. Thank for all you do!

[@nickewanchuk9811]

I just stumbled into card collecting in the past few months so its safe to say basically all these were new to me. One thing I can say for certain is i need more foil in my life! I particularly like the style of the Dunovo cards and ive never heard of them either.

[@maxgrim75]

Hi Gentleman, it's always a pleasure to hear you talking about playing cards...your voice is so passionate that anyone that hear you immediately become a playng cards lover! I'm really proud to have the StandardS one (thanks to your video review), the Order form Thirdway Industries (I'm a real fan of Giovanni, and I'm pledging all his projects on KS!), Luminosity...I'm certainly going to take the De Novo deck, thanks again for your wonderful reviews.

[@jordanmunns2609]

A deck you introduced me to was from your top ten list last year, “The Dead Man’s Deck”. The bullet hole is a super interesting design choice and it’s just a really cool deck.

[@yihuichy7277]

All the deck you mentioned was something new but the signature edition ascension card deck with the amazing 3D tuck case was by far the coolest I've ever seen. Never knew a tuck case could have a 3D design HAHA.

[@iamwill9878]

I was definitely introduced to a few different decks that I wasn't previously aware of. Loved the monolith decks, especially with the artwork! Interesting how each was made by different companies though.

[@jacobbowder5077]

The designer you've introduced me to came in this video was Gio! I like the look of those Order decks and may need to grab myself a set! Thanks for the great content as always Gentleman!

[@red_paradise]

You introduced me to the Order deck. I actually had at least listened about almost every deck in this list, but had no idea about that one.

[@boazgilliland495]

I’ve usually preferred cardistry type decks, but watching your videos has really expanded my liking for more intricately designed decks. Thanks for sharing! Your videos are great 👍

[@severedmetal]

You introduced me to the works of art known as the National Playing Card Collection Day decks. Wow! Great concept and simply beautiful.

[@fayyazb]

AWESOME! Can't wait to see the 2020 Top Ten! Or would you be doing the Top 10 of the las Decade? That could be really COOL!

[@federicoaprile6621]

Great video. I knew some of the decks, but the one that stuck out to me was the Standard. Man I love that tuck case design plus i really like reddish decks in general. The cards themselves have amazing figures especially the queens, kings and jacks. The fact that they are related to Britain make them even better.

[@joshkennedy6920]

That ascension deck with the animal heads is sweet! Can believe I haven’t heard of it sooner!

[@westonwilson1617]

You introduced me to Jackson Robinson with his Kings wild back to school playing cards! I love the old school style of it, and having a daughter myself I love how he involved his family that way!!!

[@MsBoomerboy1]

Thanks for introducing me to the order series and showing off the Monolith deck. But the Parlour is my favorite

[@allanrousselle]

While this specific video didn't introduce me to any designer or deck I hadn't heard of (in fact, I own each one of these decks), there have been previous TGW videos that *have* introduced me to decks or designers I didn't previously know (such as the Dead Man's Deck). Seems to me that 2018 and 2019 were the two best years of new custom playing card decks *ever*, and 2020 is shaping up to be just as fantastic.

[@DeckinAround]

I've seen Uusi's work before but never the Pagan deck, definitely an overdue introduction, so thank you!

[@Cregar1]

New to the card collector hobby and complete amazed with the beauty of these decks. Thank you for opening my eyes!

[@DBcardmagic]

You introduced me to virtually all of these decks I don't usually get into these fancy decks but your videos make me want to

[@tacomen518]

The Lotrik deck's are by far the best decks from a collector's viewpoint!! Very excited to see what comes next!

[@camara3665]

I’m new to this world of card collecting... all the decks were new to me. They look amazing!!

[@TheAirmaster2]

I'm new in the world of unique playing cards. I was looking around on KZbin to learn more about cards and found your account. You've learned me a lot already and all the cards you mentioned were new to me, I loved the cards with Nordic influence. You sparked my interest to learn and collect more special decks of cards. I'm probably to late fore the giveaway but I'm definitely subscribing!!

[@quannguyenanh9984]

Omg! I love that Chronos deck. Always a big sucker for time motifs and clock turbulence!

[@fro3yo]

Once again, you did a great job with a beautifully shot video. I have not seen 'The Entertainer' deck so far and i get why it made the first place. The two different gold tones on the back really make it for me.

[@ayush7805]

Your Videos are just amazing , I came across one of you videos yesterday by god knows how, and now I am hooked to your high quality content and soothing presentation (watched more than 15 videos within 2 days), I would admit I was not a card fan but after watching the designs of the Novo, kings wild, standards, monolithic, ascention, order , chronos (these took my heart away) , luminosity (just wow), entertainer, all of these for the first time ever, I have to admit, I found a new world. Thanks for your amazing content.

[@AlexC5110]

I've seen pictures of the Order tuck cases but never saw the cards until now and I'm a fan!

[@AlexALIAScOlman]

I didnt know about the United-Cardist-decks, here the "De Novo" deck. Very beautiful artwork. Love it!

[@rubensilva2057]

That chronos deck is so cool... I don't know why I hadn't found these out before but I sure will hunt them now!

[@kzathefox2873]

I’m new to Cardistry and practicing in general. Lotrek’s decks have been an awesome discovery for on this channel. Looking forward to participating in your next Kickstarter collaboration with him!!

[@JirohMagic]

bro this is the first time i saw these playing cards ! theyre so elegant and beautiful !

[@coloradocookseys]

Hey, GW! Way back in one of your earliest reviews, you highlighted the Dead Man's Deck, which was one I was unaware of. All the designers in your top 10 I've already known and loved. My top 10 would be similar to yours, but I'd have the Arabesque Players Series and The Abandoned Room deck in there somewhere. And of course, The Parlour!