The Magical Realism Tarot

[Metafizzypop]

I found this deck on Kickstarter, and the art really grabbed me. Very dreamy photographic work. The pips aren't illustrated, but the courts and Majors are nice enough to make up for it. I think this deck definitely has the coolness factor going for it.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/517123760/magical-realism-tarot?ref=discovery

 

[reall]

fantastic!^^ luv realistic!^^ )))))0

 

[Le Fanu]

Yes I know it's a literary and artistic movement but I cannot help thinking that with this name, it is to trap the unwary newbie into thinking it has something to do with the Magic Realist Press. That's how those almost-famous trademarks work. Like those watches *almost* called Rolex or pens called Mount - not Mont - Blanc. It's amazing what people fall for.

 

[Debra]

I honestly see no parallel with "almost famous" trademark names obviously adopted with the hope of confusing a careless consumer. I can't see how the web page could be any more clear: Cheryl Fair and her colleagues are producing this deck, named for and inspired by, a literary movement.

 

[Zephyros]

Yes I know it's a literary and artistic movement but I cannot help thinking that with this name, it is to trap the unwary newbie into thinking it has something to do with the Magic Realist Press. That's how those almost-famous trademarks work. Like those watches *almost* called Rolex or pens called Mount - not Mont - Blanc. It's amazing what people fall for.

I was about to say the same thing. It isn't officially a breach in copyright, but it does sound as if it's trying to sound pretty close. When I saw the thread name I actually thought Baba had made a deck named after her own publishing house (like the Llewellyn Tarot).

 

[Le Fanu]

I honestly see no parallel with "almost famous" trademark names obviously adopted with the hope of confusing a careless consumer. I can't see how the web page could be any more clear: Cheryl Fair and her colleagues are producing this deck, named for and inspired by, a literary movement.

Nope. Not convinced. I have no doubt whatsoever that over at Baba Studios they'll be answering a lot of "has my deck been sent yet?" emails.

 

[Metafizzypop]

Magic Realist Press? It never even occurred to me. Didn't think of them at all.

But what I would say is that the deck doesn't really look much like the Magical Realism artistic style. Some samples here of that:

http://www.monograffi.com/magic1.htm

I like this deck because I go for arty photographic decks. This particular one reminds me of the Silver Era Tarot, which I own and love. That's why this deck caught my eye.

 

[The Happy Squirrel]

If you like this style take a look at the Fountain Tarot.

 

[cSpaceDiva]

I have seen this partially in focus, partially out of focus streaky style described as magic realism before. I don't think it's particularly well executed in this deck, and I can't really say that I'm a fan. Still, I don't think there's anything sneaky or misleading about the title. I don't think this deck remotely resembles any of the MRP decks. Are there really that many people who don't have enough sense to know what they are ordering/supporting?

 

[Metafizzypop]

I have seen this partially in focus, partially out of focus streaky style described as magic realism before.

I could see that. Maybe because of the dream-like effect it has.

I don't think it's particularly well executed in this deck, and I can't really say that I'm a fan.

Lol, I thought it was done really well. I really like the dreamy effect.