Inspired by the intensely curious works of Escher, this deck was meticulously designed and illustrated to create a reality-bending deck in the most sincerest form. Good illusions blur the lines between dual designs, trying to persuade you to see something not quite there. But great illusions solidify those lines to transform these designs into unmistakably new perspectives. Large windows blend the boundaries between cards and box. Each deck in this year’s collection contains a singular perspective that controls the “reality” of the designs inside it, creating a stunningly visual change to the actual cards themselves. Will you be of the King’s persuasion and see his crown ? Or will your deck be captured by the Queen revealing a completely DIFFERENT set of pieces in tow? Bring home the world’s first dual perspective changing deck and keep a piece of playing card history for your shelf. This deck truly takes the genre to a whole new level. A quick video shows the utterly stunning visual change side by side between one “reality” and another to truly appreciate the amazing results these small perspective boxes can do. The Knight Version has Holographic Gilding

ILLUMINATI - The Owl & The Knight Playing Cards are bavarian, esoteric, luxury decks, designed for the curious playing card enthusiasts, who appreciate fine art, the occult, mythology and arcane history.

On May 1st 1776 Johann Adam Weishaupt founded "Der Illuminaten Orden" in the Electorate of Bavaria. He adopted the name of "Brother Spartacus" within the order and established a documented connection with masonic guilds. Even encyclopedia references vary on the goal of the order, such as New Advent saying the Order was not egalitarian or democratic internally, but sought to promote the doctrines of equality and freedom throughout society; while others such as Collier's have said the aim was to combat religion and foster rationalism in its place.

ILLUMINATI – The Knight Playing Cards are bavarian, esoteric, luxury decks, designed for the curious playing card enthusiasts, who appreciate fine art, the occult, mythology and arcane history.

✚ Limited edition (3.000 of each edition)

✚ Black + silver tuck application INSIDE AND OUTSIDE!

✚ Embossed tuck boxes w. numbered seals

✚ Deluxe matte tucks with special paper stocks

✚ 100% custom design of cards, pips and tucks

✚ 54 poker sized cards (52+2 jokers)

✚ Printed on german linen fine art stock by NPCC

Kickstarter Campaign

Collector's Box & Deluxe Edition "The Knight":

• Holographic foil giving the playing cards a true fantastical feel, presenting a dazzling magical radiance.
• Gilded with prismatic blue gilding. The embellishments of gilded edges serve to enhance the noble elegance from every angle.
• Numbered Seals - out of 666, and the only way to acquire these is through the collector's box.
• Featuring beautiful designs with gold foils, the collector's box is a beauty in itself, filled with luxurious designs and intricate elements.

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