ATTENTION: MENTALISTS, MYSTERY PERFORMERS, PSYCHIC ENTERTAINERS, BIZZARISTS, AND MAGICIANS!
A new deck of cards experience has arrived that will change the look of your performance forever!
Scott Grossberg has ingeniously merged fortune telling and playing cards together with you, the professional, in mind. You no longer have to memorize Tarot symbolism to give a reading. You do not have to choose or switch decks between normal playing cards and your favorite divination deck. You don’t have to get used to a different sized deck of cards. Here’s what awaits you with The Deck of Shadows:
1. 54 hand-designed cards. There is a full deck of 52 playing cards with the equivalent of two Joker cards. Each of the 52 oracle cards has an associated playing card reference that allows you to use them as a conventional deck.
2. Black and white cards - printed on both sides - that underscore how unparalleled this deck truly is.
3. Black core card stock with linen finish.
4. Custom printed card box with First Edition imprint. These will be a collector's item.
5. Original back design. The backs are a one-way design. This is not a marked deck. The back design of our cards is a one-of-a-kind pattern; essentially a compass rose that permits you to see whether a card is reversed or not even before it is turned over.
6. Cards are the size of a normal Poker deck - measuring 2.5" x 3.5".
7. Includes "A Little White Book for The Deck of Shadows" - a 40-page instruction manual written by Scott with card spreads to get you started on your journey. Please note that this is not a magic/mentalism instruction manual.
8. Includes an organza carrying bag.
The Deck of Shadows was originally conceived for divination and giving readings. Very simple to put into a show or aftet-performance readings, the deck uses the words on each card as the primary method of fortune telling and divination. You no longer have to memorize symbol and image meanings nor be relegated to constant referral to reference materials in order to understand what the cards are saying. You can spread them out just as you would a Tarot deck and then just let the words, themselves, speak to you and rouse passionate and moving associations. Whether you are new to mentalism and mental magic or an experienced performer, The Deck of Shadows will express itself to you like none other.
The Deck of Shadows can be thought of as being similar to a pack of Tarot cards and can be used by the mystery performer for everything from divination, inspiration, inner guidance, and developing your intuition to another tool in your arsenal of mental magic effects (as you would use a standard deck of cards).Within the deck, gracefully contained in 54 cards, are the major life themes we all experience at one time or another. The cards were born of concepts from the fields of psychology, mythology, and mysticism - you might prefer to think of the deck as a unified theory of living.
For experienced performers, these cards were designed to supplement what you are already intimate with and provide even greater depth to your insights while also giving you some fresh themes to explore. For those new to the art of divination, there is no need to memorize arcane symbols or study esoteric texts if you don't want to; the very meanings of each card are openly set forth so that you may jump right in and concentrate on intuitive interpretations.
WARNING: The Deck of Shadows contains images from classical artists. Some pictures present historical and mythological events with a sensual or mature theme and contain nudity.
Recommended for adults only.
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Scott Grossberg, author of "Bauta," an excellent book on the Tarot published by Leaping Lizards, has just released a new oracle deck called the Deck of Shadows. It consists of 54 poker-sized playing cards, illustrated with black and white reproductions of appealing nineteenth-century paintings. Around each painting are four key words, making the deck extremely easy to read, even for novice readers. The deck can also be read as ordinary playing cards, if desired, as these are indicated at the top of each card. The two additional cards, Thummim and Urim, indicate yes and no.
I was fortunate enough to receive a prototype of the deck, and have played with it extensively. I started using the traditional playing card interpretations, and found that worked well, but my readings improved enormously when I started using the pictures and keywords as well. My 12-year-old granddaughter loves the deck, and began giving readings with it right away. She totally ignored the playing card suits, as she wasn't familiar with them, but immediately gave good readings using the pictures and keywords.
The cards are beautifully produced on good quality playing card stock. The deck comes with a 36-page booklet of instructions. I recommend these highly. - Richard Webster
I received the Deck of Shadows. Thank you. It looks very nice and the black & white tones really enhance the deck. The one-way back is beautifully designed and the word choices are excellent. - Bob Farmer
ABOUT ORACLE DECKS
For those who prefer to use The Deck of Shadows as a divination tool, an oracle deck is a deck of cards that allows a person to increase his or her gift of divination, intuition, and prophecy. Their use is as unique as the person reading them, and they are commonly used to gain insight into a person's questions or current life situation. Oracles of various types were extremely common throughout many ancient cultures and have had the power to influence their history, religion, and the governing of countries.
THE LEGAL STUFF
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: THE DECK OF SHADOWS is offered for entertainment purposes only and is not experimentally proven. By ordering the cards you represent and are agreeing that you are 18 years of age or older and understand and accept that you are 100% responsible for any action taken based on interpretations, insights, and readings from use of the cards. THE DECK OF SHADOWS is not intended to replace sound medical, psychological, psychiatric, business, financial or legal advice. Rather, the cards are meant to provide guidelines and to help you better reflect upon yourself and those for whom you provide readings. By purchasing THE DECK OF SHADOWS you release Scott Grossberg and Vinny Marini from any and all legal responsibility for your use of the cards. The DECK OF SHADOWS is provided "as is" with no guarantees. Finally, we know that the Internet allows you to read this anywhere in the world. This site has been designed to comply with United States laws. If anything on this site is contrary to the laws where you are located, then this site is not meant for you.