Stylish and elegant card decks are issued not only in European countries. In the USA, The United States Playing Card Company is working on their manufacture. She issues the famous Bicycle maps.
Company Creation
This is America’s leading card printing company. It was formed in Cincinnati in 1867. The people at that time were tired of the civil war, so they demanded affordable food, cheap alcohol and gambling.
The company was founded by 4 partners: Morgan, Armstrong, Russell and Robinson. They purchased a small print shop from a local newspaper and started a business. As a result, the comrades organized the printing of theater and circus posters, various labels, and thematic posters. The company has developed quite successfully. And already in the summer of 1881, Bicycle maps first saw the world. Their quality was appreciated by customers.
Fame Bicycle
The daily issue reached 1,600 decks, although the owners of the company changed many times. Gradually, the brand became popular all over the planet. The products are in demand among collectors. After all, Bicycle cards produced by the company are known for their high quality printing, decoration, and coating.
Now the owner of the brand is the famous American company Jarden. Decks produced by her are in demand in the USA, as well as in countries of Europe and Asia. Revenues for the release of each circulation reach several million dollars.
Her Bicycle Standard cards are classic and standard. There is no other deck with such high quality and moderate cost. Brand products are ideal for novice magicians and gamblers.
Variety of decks
Bicycle has created its main line of cards, which is now considered a cult. Her first series of Rider Back is notable for the image on the shirts of a riding cyclist. This symbol is a trademark mark.
Products manufactured by the company are able to satisfy any offer. There are even Bicycle kids cards in a cartoon style. Their purpose is to develop the ability for logical thinking.
Production of special decks for illusionists has been established. And during the Second World War, the company issued cards that could stick in water into 2 parts in water. Their inner side contained the image of Europe. It was made up of halves of the entire deck stacked together. This was done so that the soldiers could navigate the unfamiliar terrain when they escaped.
High-quality cards at an affordable cost reasonably deserve popularity all over the world. And now they are in demand among professionals, amateurs and beginners.