This deck brings together Tally-Ho and Orbit Playing Cards, Chris Brown’s brand and a major presence in cardistry (the art of creating eye-catching shapes and moves with cards). It was the first time Tally-Ho released an edition shared with another brand. The design is by Daniel Schneider, and the project was announced at Card-Con 2022, the convention run by Bicycle and the United States Playing Card Company. This is the red-backed version.

• PublisherOrbit Playing Cards and Tally-Ho (United States Playing Card Company)
• DesignDaniel Schneider
• PrinterUnited States Playing Card Company
• FinishBicycle thin crushed stock
• Contents52 cards, classic Tally-Ho jokers, astronaut joker, double-backer and an extra 8 of Spades

Design

The back is the traditional Tally-Ho Circle Back, with its pattern of fine lines, but the central circle has been swapped for Orbit’s, a nod you only notice when you look closely. The classic Tally-Ho jokers are kept, and a joker featuring the Orbit astronaut is added. The court cards are a custom design.

Manufacturing

It is printed by the United States Playing Card Company on Bicycle thin crushed stock, thinner and more pressed than usual, which makes the deck feel flexible and slightly worn from the very first use.