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balzar Loyal user 206 Posts |
Perhaps this has been discussed elsewhere on this site, but I have been unable to find mention of it. A kickstarter campaign for a divination deck employing augmented reality.
https://www.oracolarium.com/ I am not sure I am entirely comfortable with the marriage between digital technology and old school fortune telling, but this is nonetheless a very clever and thoughtful hybrid, with some fine art direction, which might open some interesting doors in the hands of the right performer. AR itself has something quite witchy about it, further confirmation, if any were needed, of Clarke's law that, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic". |
ManxBull Regular user Isle of Man 116 Posts |
This looks quite extraordinary. I'm sure it may well have performance applications, but it certainly captures my own fascination.
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Philemon Vanderbeck Inner circle Seattle, WA 4694 Posts |
This looks fantastic. I'm curious about how well it might integrate with my psychological three-card reading technique. I ordered a deck right away.
Professor Philemon Vanderbeck
That Creepy Magician "I use my sixth sense to create the illusion of possessing the other five." |
Winks Special user Arizona 753 Posts |
Not for me. There is already too much interjection of electronics into magic. All the mystery is gone.
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Merlinsmagic Inner circle Daly City, CA 1606 Posts |
Both curious & intrigued, ordered !
As I enjoy storytelling more than this electronic age, this may also slide in between for those younger that love the Electronic in their life.... Very creative idea though. |
reese Inner circle of Hell 1332 Posts |
I am very old school. Not my cup of tea. I hate tea.
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Merlinsmagic Inner circle Daly City, CA 1606 Posts |
Next day shipped after ordering, great service ! I uploaded the app on my new phone (which will definitely be a better experience) & brought up the kickstarter page with the cards on my pc & put my phone in front of each card & was able to play each card while I wait for them in the mail !
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Al Desmond Inner circle Secret Mountain Lair in Conifer, Co 1511 Posts |
Somebody help me here.
I have two items in my cart, but I can't find a link or anything to "check out?" |
Merlinsmagic Inner circle Daly City, CA 1606 Posts |
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On Dec 13, 2020, Al Desmond wrote: Your cart should show "check out with PayPal" at top & bottom to click on & take you thru the check out.... |
Al Desmond Inner circle Secret Mountain Lair in Conifer, Co 1511 Posts |
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On Dec 13, 2020, Al Desmond wrote: Neil emailed me, problem solved. |
Merlinsmagic Inner circle Daly City, CA 1606 Posts |
Good Neil got it all sorted out for you Al, should have mine this wed, yaaa
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ManxBull Regular user Isle of Man 116 Posts |
Mine arrived today. A little unsure about the triangular guide book, which takes some getting used to, but it certainly keeps you alert when reading. The cards themselves are fascinating, and the connections between them and recurring images open up all manner of storytelling links and opportunities. As oracle decks go, there has been a lot of thought put into the design of this and it really shows even at a first glance.
The augmented reality aspect is by no means essential and I doubt I'll use it in readings. However, it is more than merely a gimmick and does at least offer fresh imagery and meaning when you're studying the cards and learning them. And if you're trying to pull a crowd, it will certainly attract the attention of anyone with a smartphone. |
CardFan Elite user Found the Socks ! 430 Posts |
Are the animations for the deck still working ?
Aiming to become the only magician in the world that has ever produced the lost socks back from the dryer...
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mindmagic Inner circle London 1740 Posts |
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On Jan 31, 2024, CardFan wrote: Yes. I used mine a couple of weeks ago. |
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