It does not say United states playing card company any more. Is it just these decks or all of them?
I noticed that on my new 1800's as well. But my new red Masters still say US Playing Card Company on them.
I think that Ellusionist might be "morphing" its identity a little bit. Their jumbo close-up mat (would that be a "far-away mat" if it's that big?) has their new "thunderbird" logo (it's actually a firebird, but who's counting?), and I believe it says "Ellusionist Playing Cards" on it now.