Customer Reviews

The Tarot of Prague Kit: A Tarot Deck and Book Based on the Art and Architecture of the "Magic City"

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As a tarot professional with well over a hundred decks in my collection, I can honestly say that this is the best deck I own. The care and craft that went into this beauty is evident in every card. You can see the love the developers have not only for Tarot, but for the city of Prague. I am not often a fan of "collage" decks, but this one is done brilliantly, often incorporating many styles of art and architecture.

I am particularly fond of The Moon, which is the card I tend to immediately gravitate toward upon my new deck purchase. The mood from this card captivated me from the start, so much so that my girlfriend ordered a print of it for me.

The accompanying book is a treasure as well. Owning many books on the tarot, I found that Ms. Mahony captured the true essence of tarot. This book could stand alone and be used by tarot lovers, novice or experienced.

I noticed two negative reviews complaining about the same problem with the cardstock flaking. I own two decks and my girlfriend had two of her own when I met her. This has not happened on any of them.

This is a perfect deck IMO - the only two Rider-Waite decks which come close are the Golden and the Baroque Bohemian Cat (also published by the same authors).

A lot of collage Tarot decks look jumbled together, with little concern for composition or visual harmony. Not so the Tarot of Prague. This lovely collage Tarot was clearly created by artists with a high degree of skill. The use of imagery from Prague is clever, but understated: this is no limited-use "theme deck."

Not only is Tarot of Prague beautiful, but also meaningful. The book provides helpful, detailed analysis of the author's perspective on the cards. I highly recommend this deck to anyone interested in collage Tarot, in Prague, or in Tarot as an art form.

It was only when I first saw this deck on their website (www.tarotofprague.com), that I felt intrigued and fascinated by tarot cards.

The detailing and attention to minutiae is spectacular. Also, I found it refreshing and innovative. The images seem to portray the meanings very profoundly.

I realize that the selection of tarot decks is very personal, and may vary from person to person. But on the whole, this is a rather artistic deck and will have mass appeal.

I never was into Tarot but got this as a gift after I visited Prague. My family sat around giving each other readings on Christmas day. The cards are very high quality, the printing is excellent and the instructions are clear and easy to follow if you are 'doing' Tarot for the first time. Splurge for the set so you get the book as well.

Highly recommend - makes a great gift!

Of the five tarot decks I own, the Tarot of Prague set is by far my favorite. As the title suggests, each card is a collage of images taken from the city of Prague. The meaning of each card is clearly conveyed through the photographs, and the distinct coloring of each card is simply breathtaking. Also, because it is a standard 78 card deck that follows the Rider Waite numbering system, this deck is ideal for beginners and advanced tarot readers alike.

The matte finish on the cards (unlike most other tarot decks, which have a glossy finish) and their manageable size (they're slightly larger than the Rider Waite cards) makes this deck incredibly easy to shuffle and use.

The only fault I can find with the deck is the packaging -- the cards come in a cardboard holder which resembles the binding of a book. The deck is held in place with two sets of golden ribbons, but, because there is nothing holding the deck in place on the top and bottom, it is very easy for the cards to slide out. Regardless, the packaging is beautiful, and there is a helpful quickguide attached to the binding which is quite useful if you're new to tarot reading and don't feel like lugging the book around.

As for the book, it is clear, concise, and well-written. The authors include historical information about Prague and occasionally include photographs of the original images that were modified for the deck. Although only two spreads are offered (the classic Celtic Cross spread and their own Prague "Threshold" spread), the short guide to tarot readings is informative and helpful. All in all, it is a perfect book to complement a perfect deck.

As for the price, my jaw nearly dropped when I saw how cheap Amazon is offering this set for. I paid about twice that amount, and, if I had to, I'd probably pay over $100 for this set. It is surely worth every penny.

This is a very beautiful deck, the images are very beautiful, and although I like them very much I am not sure if I will be using them for giving readings. The cards are regular size, but the coating on the deck is a bit weak, when I shuffled the deck after a few times, I accidentally bent one, this has never happened to me with one of my other decks that have a stronger coating.
Again I do like the art, and it is a nice deck, but as far as giving readings with them, for some reason it does not grab me. Some of the images are very dull, and the cards are beautiful but they do not flow well with each other, and it seams like you are using a few different decks instead on one deck.
The box that holds the kit is nice, but again be careful how you open the box when you get it, I wrapped mine trying to get the wrap of. In the box you get a nice book, which was well written, and a smaller box that holds the deck. The Box is like has a ribbon, because it is not a traditional box, but one similar to a binder, you place the deck within and tie the golden ribbon to keep it closed. It is a good idea and keeps you deck within as long as it is laying flat, but it is not a good box to carry around with you, because the cards easily slide out. (I gotta give the creators credit for an original idea though.)
I would recommend it as a collectable, and for those who have knowledge with the RW Tarot, but as an actual reading deck, well it just did not do it for me.

Most of the Tarot decks that are published in the world today are seriously lacking in any depth and understanding of the Tarot itself.

The Tarot of Prague, fortunately, belongs in the other category - those of decks that have meaning and worth. And I would be willing to take a bet that it is one of those decks which will probably go down in history as one of the more Remarkable Tarot decks.

I bet you that when this one goes one day out of print (I hope it won't though), that people will be bidding for it at a very high price on e-bay.

The designers of this deck knew their Tarot. Knew the city of Prague. And married the two in the most delightful, beautiful and worthwhile deck.

Utterly gorgeous, uniquely sumptuous and stunningly original! Every aspect of this exceptional and captivating deck startles and thrills the eye. I was especially delighted by the whimsical yet pain-stakingly crafted details sprinkled throughout the deck. These cards have certainly inspired me to visit Prague while I am in the UK studying! I'm certainly looking forward to the "The Baroque Bohemian Cats' Tarot" mentioned on the Magic Realist Press site as well. Check out the publishers extensive website: http://www.magic-realism.com/ to view each card and decide for yourself. You will not be disappointed!!

What a lovely set of Tarot cards! Painstakingly researched to illuminate and capture a magical city that I now dream of visiting. So much energy in every card, leaves you wanting to go on a visual treasure hunt in Prague, seeking out these wonderous images. The book is filled with fascinating accounts of local legends, and explains it's choices in thoughtful detail. I cannot wait to see what is next from this talented duo.

This deck makes a tremendous contribution to the field of tarot. The careful artistic, symbolic, mythological, alchemical and historical research which obviously went into the preparation of this deck and the accompanying book, offer a new goldmine of intuition-triggering symbols for the tarot reader, making the Tarot of Prague undeniably one of THE best reading decks ever. The artwork is simply stunning, as is the presentation.