The Karpinski Houlette is a utility card stand which can be used for displays of decks in a variety of effects, and which has been crafted with the components to perform a multiple card rise. The Houlette is a vertical stand for playing cards which serves to isolate the deck from apparent manipulation and to create an elegant visual display. The upright nature of the display makes it ideal for parlor and small stage conditions. It has been designed to fit both standard poker-sized cards and bridge-sized cards (the poker-sized option fills the display chamber more fully than smaller cards).