Version 1 of the Mana Deck is called The Oracle Edition. The 'Oracle' represents several meanings to this deck of cards. An oracle is considered to be a source of wise counsel commonly sought out for divination and precognition, which in essence, honors the modern day mentalist. Moreover, in Greek culture oracles were known by another name... Sibyl (or Sybil), in light of this, the Mana Deck honors one of cardistry's most utilized and most fundamental cuts that is a staple in every cardist's repertoire - The Sybil Cut. The Mana Deck 'Oracle' naturally pays homage to the 3 art forms - magic, mentalism and cardistry.
'Mana' is believed to be the essence of which magic is formed. In several cultures, Mana is believed to be an energy or a power considered to have supernatural origins - an impersonal force existing in both living and inanimate things. And so, to have Mana is to have influence and authority, and efficacy - "...the power to perform in a given situation..." The Mana Deck represents power in your hands. Version 1 of the Mana Deck is called The Oracle Edition. The 'Oracle' represents several meanings to this deck of cards. An oracle is considered to be a source of wise counsel commonly sought out for divination and precognition, which in essence, honors the modern day mentalist. Moreover, in Greek culture oracles were known by another name... Sibyl (or Sybil), in light of this, the Mana Deck honors one of cardistry's most utilized and most fundamental cuts that is a staple in every cardist's repertoire - The Sybil Cut. The Mana Deck 'Oracle' naturally pays homage to the 3 art forms - magic, mentalism and cardistry.
John
9/4/2011 06:12:41 pm
Nice, very interesting. I like learning about the background information about the deck.
Max
9/5/2011 01:52:49 am
Artistically made series of decks with its own history and sense – should be doomed to success. Comments are closed.
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view imagesThe InsiderBOOKMARK THIS PAGE! production info...V1 Oracle Edition (Silver)
Print Run: 5000 decks Public Release: 4000 decks Uncut Sheets: 100 sheets Completion Date: Dec.13/11 Target Release Date: To Be Announced - 2012 Quality & Finish: Q1 Quality 325 Premium Card Stock High Embossed Magic Finish 5 Metallic Ink Colors Metallic inks on faces, backs and box. Designed by: Esez Campaña & Erik Mana Produced by: Cutting Edge Marketing by: The Legerdemain Group Distributed by: Cutting Edge The Legerdemain Group Shipping Origin: Manila, Philippines Manufactured by: The United States Playing Card Company. Made in USA. facebook...twitter...join the insider...Not yet part of the Insiders Community? Click here and sign up to get insider announcements to your email!
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